This page contains plan review checklists that the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) staff use for permitting. They are provided as guidance for permit applicants.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backflow prevention plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for backflow prevention assembly installation. | October 25, 2023 | |
| Commercial energy (new construction) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for new commercial construction permit applications under the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| Commercial energy (existing buildings) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for additions, alterations, or window replacements in existing commercial buildings under the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| Commercial kitchen hood permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for commercial kitchen hood and exhaust system permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| Commercial energy (mechanical) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for commercial mechanical permit applications under the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| Demolition permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for complete demolition permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| Excavation permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for excavation site permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| High rise building plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for high rise building permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| IBC alterations (no additions) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for permit applications for construction, other than additions, on existing non-IRC regulated buildings. | January 18, 2023 | |
| IBC new construction / addition plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for new construction or addition permit applications under the International Building Code (IBC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| IRC alterations (no additions) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for permit applications for construction, other than additions, on existing IRC regulated buildings. | January 18, 2023 | |
| IRC deck only plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for permit applications for building deck on one- or two-family residential property with less than three stories, under the International Residential Code (IRC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| IRC new construction / addition plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for residential new construction or addition permit applications under the International Residential Code (IRC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| IRC underpinning only plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for permit applications for underpinning of IRC regulated buildings. | January 18, 2023 | |
| Mechanical permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for mechanical permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| Plumbing permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for plumbing permit applications under 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. | October 25, 2023 | |
| Pre-construction survey checklist PDF | Checklist for permits requiring a pre-construction survey. | January 26, 2024 | |
| Residential energy (existing buildings) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for alterations and additions to existing residential buildings under International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| Residential energy (new construction) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for new residential (IRC) construction permit applications under International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). | January 18, 2023 | |
| Sprinkler (NFPA 13) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for fire suppression system permit applications (NFPA-13). | October 25, 2023 | |
| Sprinkler (NFPA 13D) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for fire suppression system permit applications (NFPA-13D). | October 25, 2023 | |
| Sprinkler (NFPA 13R) plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for fire suppression system permit applications (NFPA-13R). | October 25, 2023 | |
| Sign permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for sign permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| Structural plan review checklist PDF | Plan review guidelines for structural work. | September 7, 2023 | |
| Tank permit plan review checklist PDF | Plan review checklist for tank installation permit applications. | January 18, 2023 | |
| Top 10 building permit application errors PDF | This document provides information on the top ten building permit application errors. | January 29, 2024 |