Permit validity & renewal — Philadelphia
- Validity period
- 180 days (building permits)
- Invalid if not commenced within 6 mo or suspended/abandoned 6 mo; construction/demolition permits valid max 5 yrs (A-302.2)
- Extension / renewal
- Allowed
- Written request; code official may extend in writing: up to 2 extensions (12 mo total) to commence work, up to 1 extension (6 mo) for suspended work; expired permits require a new permit (A-302.2)
- Typical processing time
- About 15 days
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