The Special Inspector license is required of persons engaged in special inspections as defined in Chapter 17 of the Philadelphia Building Code and performed on a City of Philadelphia Construction Permit.

The Special Inspection Agency shall employ one (1) or more licensed Special Inspectors or maintain current accreditation from an established accreditation agency that has been approved by the Department.

This license must be renewed every three years.

REVIEW TITLE 9-1306 FOR FULL LICENSE DETAIL.

How to Apply

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

Note: The associated Special Inspector licenses must be issued before the Special Inspection Agency license application can be submitted unless filing as an Accredited Agency.

 

Eligibility Requirements

• Business Income and Receipts Tax ID
• Commercial Activity License
• Insurance
  • Professional Liability
    • $500,000 per occurrence
  • Workman’s Comp
    • $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 all Special Inspectors employed by the company

Or

Proof of Accreditation in named categories

• Identification of at least one supervisor who is a registered design professional or a registered special inspector in the requested categories.
  • The supervisor may not be retained by another Special Inspection Agency
• An engineer-in-training, geologist-in training, or supplemental inspector must work under the direct supervision of a licensed PA Professional Engineer registered in relevant inspection categories.

Note: An Accredited Agency is not required to name a supervisor.

Renewal Requirements

• Must be current on the payment of all City of Philadelphia taxes.
• Current Accreditation, if applicable.

Fee(s)

• Initial Application
  • There is a non-refundable application filing fee of $20.00, which is applied towards the cost of the license ($200). The balance of the license fee is due upon approval of the application.
• License Renewal Application
  • $200.00

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