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Special Inspections

Many people don’t know the ins and outs of Special Inspections in Philadelphia. This post will cover everything you need to know about Special Inspections.

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Permit Holds and How to Fix Them
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Permit Holds and How to Fix Them

Oftentimes, some of the biggest hold ups in permit acquisition occur after the review has completed. This happens when the permit is "Ready for Issue", meaning that there are things preventing the permit from being formally issued.

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Protection of Adjacent Properties

Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed regulations concerning the protection of adjacent properties. This affects most properties in the City, read on to find out how the new rules will affect your project.

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Streets Pre-Approval

Not sure where to get started with a Philadelphia Streets Department Pre-Approval? This post covers the basics and points you in the right direction.

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The “Scoop” on Excavation

The City of Philadelphia made changes to permit requirements for jobs requiring excavation for 2023. Let’s look at the changes and how to move forward with your projects in 2023.

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