Emergency Responder Communication System |
An approval letter from the Philadelphia Fire Department is required for radio coverage systems or alternative wired systems in new high-rise buildings. |
Emergency Responder Communication |
Before final inspection |
Energy Code Final Compliance Forms |
Final Compliance Forms are required when a performance method is used for new construction or additions, as determined by the specific method of compliance. |
Energy Final Compliance |
Before final inspection |
FEMA Dry Floodproofing Certificate |
A FEMA Floodproofing Certificate for non-residential structures is required for Dry Floodproofed areas of buildings located in special flood hazard areas. |
Flood Certificates COMM – Final |
Before final inspection |
FEMA Elevation Certificate (during construction) |
A FEMA Elevation Certificate reflecting “Building Under Construction” is required for newly constructed buildings or buildings undergoing substantial improvement that are located in special flood hazard areas. A separate Elevation Certificate is required upon completion of the building. |
FEMA |
Before inspection of first-floor framing or first-floor flood inspection |
FEMA Elevation Certificate (Final) |
A FEMA Elevation Certificate reflecting “Finished Construction” is required for newly constructed buildings or buildings undergoing substantial improvement that are located in special flood hazard areas. |
Flood Certificates COMM – Final |
Before final inspection |
FEMA Letter of Map Change |
A FEMA Letter of Map Change is required if proposed development sufficiently affects existing floodplain boundaries or elevations. Permits may be issued based upon Conditional Letter of Map Change. However, no Certificate of Occupancy or Temporary Certificate of Occupancy will be issued without a final Letter of Map Change. |
Flood Certificates COMM – Final |
Before final inspection |
Flood Openings- Engineer’s Certificate |
A Certificate Statement by a registered design professional is required for Wet Floodproofed areas with engineered openings. The statement must be signed and sealed, confirming that installed openings allow for automatic entry and exit of floodwaters and automatically equalize hydrostatic pressure. |
Flood Certificates COMM – Final |
Before final inspection |
Fire Alarm |
A Fire Alarm System Certification is required for all newly installed fire alarm systems. |
Fire Alarm |
Before final inspection |
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan |
A Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan approved by the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) is required prior to final inspection. Notice: Applications for new high-rise buildings submitted on or after September 1, 2024, will include this Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan hold. |
Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan |
Before final inspection |
Fire Watch |
A Fire Safety Plan is required for all new construction or additions of wood-frame buildings over 40 ft. in height or 50,000 sq. ft. in area. |
Fire Watch |
Before initial inspection |
PA DLI Certificate of Operations |
A Certificate of Operations issued by the PA Department of Labor and Industry is required for the construction, alteration, or repair of an elevator, and other lifting devices except for elevators in residential buildings that only serve one dwelling unit. |
Miscellaneous |
Before final inspection |
Smoke Control Testing and Operations Plan |
A report including instruction on the operation of the system and maintenance program is required when a smoke control system is installed or altered. |
Smoke Control Plan |
Before final inspection |
Special Inspections Final Compliance |
A Statement of Final Compliance is required when special inspections are required on a project. |
Special Inspections |
Before final inspection |
PWD Stormwater Management |
The applicant must contact the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) with the applicable documentation to resolve this hold. |
PWD SWM Certification |
Before final inspection |