The Electrical Inspection Agency license is required of any company providing third party electrical code enforcement services. This license must be renewed annually.

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How to Apply

Apply online now via eCLIPSE or visit the Public Services Concourse of the Municipal Services Building.

Note: This application cannot be submitted until a license has been issued for the associated electrical inspector(s).  

 

Eligibility Requirements

• Business Income and Receipts Tax ID
• Commercial Activity License
• Insurance
  • General Liability
    • $1,000,000 per occurrence
  • Workman’s Compensation
    • $100,000 each accident
    • $100,000 each employee
    • $500,000 policy limit

Note: All insurance must be submitted on a Certificate of Liability.

• Identification of Persons Associated with the Company
  • The names and addresses of all persons who have either a financial, operational, legal or beneficial interest in the agency business.
• At least one of the named persons shall possess an Electrical Inspector’s license, issued by the Department for a period of no less than one year.
• Proof of completion of at least 12 hours per year by the agency principals in continuing education course work must be provided.
• Full resume of principals, demonstrating depth and breadth of experience, must be provided.
• The names, Electrical Inspector license numbers, and experience of all inspectors.
• Continuing Education Credits
  • Proof of completion at least twelve (12) hours of coursework in the current or later edition of NFPA 70 by agency principals.
• The provider must be approved by the PA Department of Labor and Industry.
• Courses must be completed within the twelve (12) month period preceding application.
• Quality Control Program
• Quality Control Plan must describe, at a minimum, organizational structure, initial and on-going training programs, and quality assurance program.
• Rate Schedule
• A complete rate schedule must be provided.

Renewal Requirements

• Must be current on the payment of all City of Philadelphia taxes.
• Proof of at least twelve (12) hours of coursework in NFPA 70 by agency principals and earned during the previous license period.

Fee(s)

• Initial Application
  • There is a non-refundable application filing fee of $200.00, which is not included in the License fee. The total license fee of $2,000.00 is due upon application approval.
• License Renewal Application
  • $2,000.00

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