If you're planning to build or renovate a property in Philadelphia, you might be wondering if you really need detailed building plans. After all, isn't the purpose of building plans just to get building permits? If not, what is the purpose of a floor plan? While building permits are certainly important, building plans can serve a variety of other purposes that can save you time, money, and headaches down the line.

An EZ Building Permit is a type of permit issued by the City of Philadelphia which allows a particular construction project to be completed without submitting plans or obtaining a full renovation permit. In theory it should be an "easy permit" to obtain to address "ez properties". EZ permits make building in Philadelphia a snap, while still maintaining PA building permits rules and guidelines. 

If you live in Philadelphia, and have received a property violation of "unsafe" or "dangerous" you may be wondering what to do next, or how to address this issue of unsafe construction. We are here to walk you through how to obtain a make safe permit, how to obtain a building permit, and following proper procedure.