You can report a possible fire code violation to be investigated by the City.
How to report a violation
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To report a potential fire code violation, submit a report to Philly 311.
You can call 311 or use 311’s online form to report a fire safety complaint.
2
The Department of Licenses & Inspections (L&I) will inspect the home or business.
Inspections usually happen within 20 business days after the report is made.
3
If the inspector finds a code violation, a notice of violation is sent to the property owner.
The owner typically has 35 days to fix the problem before L&I reinspects the property.
The owner can also appeal the code violation with the Board of Safety and Fire Prevention.
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If the owner does not comply, L&I will take additional steps, potentially including legal action.