{"id":4902,"date":"2024-06-10T17:15:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T21:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/?page_id=4902"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:53:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T20:53:02","slug":"review-timelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/review-timelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Review Timelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt0\">PWD Prerequisite Approvals for L&amp;I Permits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\">PWD is a prerequisite for numerous approvals issued by Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. The timelines presented here are specific to the PWD prerequisite, not the entirety of the permitting process. <a class=\"ib\" href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/\">More information on L&amp;I permits&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zoning\">Prerequisites for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/zoning-permits\/get-a-zoning-permit\/\">Zoning Permits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion chevron is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Stormwater Management Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks for Conceptual Stormwater Management Plan Approval*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any project proposing earth disturbance that totals 5,000 square feet or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some smaller projects may trigger this review if they require stormwater management in accordance with the Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District or propose a green roof for additional density as specified in \u00a714-510 and \u00a714-702 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, respectively. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/\">Visit the Stormwater Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building\">Prerequisites for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/building-and-repair-permits\/get-a-building-permit\/\">Building Permits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion chevron is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Utility Plan Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times. More complex projects\u2014 including projects requiring private cost review, large or complex water\/sewer connections, surface or subsurface ROW encroachments, projects whose Water Service Line Model requires a flow test\u2014may require additional review time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All building permits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/utility-plan-review\/\">Visit the Utility Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Cost Review<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks to 6 months*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* The average turnaround time for reviews is approximately 2 weeks, but most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Typical approval time range depends on the project complexity, assuming the consultant returns PWD comments promptly. It also relies on the consultant\u2019s familiarity with PWD design guidelines and regulations, proficiency in drafting knowledge, and overall quality of plan submission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects that involve relocating, abandoning, or constructing new PWD infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, new public water main and sewer extensions and relocating existing fire hydrants or inlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that propose to construct new Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) or modify existing GSI within public rights-of-way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any development project with a scope of work impacting PWD infrastructure. Impacts can range from relocating a fire hydrant, to reconstructing public water and sewer systems, to accommodate other elements of the project\u2019s scope. May include, but is not limited to, a replacement, modification, relocation, abandonment, extension of or impact to existing PWD Infrastructure, or proposal of new PWD infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/design\/private-cost-contract-requirements\/\">View the Private Cost Contract Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flow Test (required for Water Service Line Model)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time to receive test results:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>2 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects that require a domestic or fire sprinkler system when there is no current flow data available at the project location. Current flow test data must be included in the Water Service Line Model submitted with the Utility Plan Review Submission and Fire Suppression Permit application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/water-transport-records\/\">Visit the Water Transport Records page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Stormwater Management Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>10-11 months for Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) Approval*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times. Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Average PCSMP review time is representative from date of the initial ERSA Submission (Zoning Permit and PCSMP submission pre-requisite) to PCSMP Approval. Average review time from the first PCSMP submission to PCSMP Approval is 6 months. For Projects that are eligible for PCSMP Exemption (less than 15,000 SF of earth disturbance in most watersheds), PCSMP Review is not required, and the Conceptual Approval obtained as a zoning permit pre-requisite will be applied to the building permit with no additional review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any project proposing earth disturbance that totals 5,000 square feet or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some smaller projects may trigger this review if they require stormwater management in accordance with the Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District or propose a green roof for additional density as specified in \u00a714-510 and \u00a714-702 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, respectively. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/\">Visit the Stormwater Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Sewage Facilities Planning (Act 537)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>2 weeks*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Projects that require approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)\u2014such as those requiring a full planning module or that involve on-lot disposal systems\u2014should anticipate a several-month review time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All building permits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/sewer-facilities-planning\/\">Visit the Sewer Facilities Planning page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"demolition\">Prerequisites for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/building-and-repair-permits\/get-a-complete-demolition-permit\/\">Demolition Permits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion chevron is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Stormwater Management Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks for Conceptual Stormwater Management Plan Approval*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times. Projects that had their demolition plans reviewed with their Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) submission do not need to make separate conceptual or PCSMP submissions for demolition review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any demolition proposing earth disturbance that totals 5,000 square feet or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/\">Visit the Stormwater Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Water Discontinuance Permit<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>1 business day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any complete Demolition Permit, where there is existing water service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/water-gas-utilities\/water-shutoffs\/stop-water-service\/\">Visit the Stop Water Service page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"site\">Prerequisites for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/building-and-repair-permits\/get-a-site-work-permit\/\">Site\/Utility Permits<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/building-and-repair-permits\/get-a-foundation-only-building-permit\/\">Foundation-Only Building Permits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion chevron is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Utility Plan Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks* <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times. Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. More complex projects\u2014including projects requiring private cost review, large or complex water\/sewer connections, surface, or subsurface ROW encroachments, projects whose Water Service Line Model requires a flow test\u2014may require additional review time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects where site permit work includes a foundation activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/utility-plan-review\/\">Visit the Utility Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Cost Review<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks to 6 months*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* The average turnaround time for reviews is approximately 2 weeks, but most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Typical approval time range depends on the project complexity, assuming the consultant returns PWD comments promptly. It also relies on the consultant\u2019s familiarity with PWD design guidelines and regulations, proficiency in drafting knowledge, and overall quality of plan submission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects that involve relocating, abandoning, or constructing new PWD infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, new public water main and sewer extensions and relocating existing fire hydrants or inlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that propose to construct new Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) or modify existing GSI within public rights-of-way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any development project with a scope of work impacting PWD infrastructure. Impacts can range from relocating a fire hydrant, to reconstructing public water and sewer systems, to accommodate other elements of the project\u2019s scope. May include, but is not limited to, a replacement, modification, relocation, abandonment, extension of or impact to existing PWD Infrastructure, or proposal of new PWD infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/design\/private-cost-contract-requirements\/\">View the Private Cost Contract Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flow Test (required for Water Service Line Model)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time to receive test results:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>2 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects that require a domestic or fire sprinkler system when there is no current flow data available at the project location. Current flow test data must be included in the Water Service Line Model submitted with the Utility Plan Review Submission and Fire Suppression Permit application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/water-transport-records\/\">Visit the Water Transport Records page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Stormwater Management Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>6 months for Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) Approval*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any project proposing earth disturbance that totals 5,000 square feet or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some smaller projects may trigger this review if they require stormwater management in accordance with the Wissahickon Watershed Overlay District or propose a green roof for additional density as specified in \u00a714-510 and \u00a714-702 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, respectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that are eligible for PCSMP Exemption (less than 15,000 SF of earth disturbance in most watersheds), PCSMP Review is not required, and the Conceptual Approval obtained as a zoning permit pre-requisite will be applied to the building permit with no additional review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For projects that are not exempt from PCSMP requirements (15,000 SF or more of earth disturbance in most watersheds) full PCSMP Approval is required. There are no exemptions for site permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/\">Visit the Stormwater Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fire\">Prerequisites for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phila.gov\/services\/permits-violations-licenses\/apply-for-a-permit\/building-and-repair-permits\/get-a-fire-suppression-permit\/\">Fire Suppression Systems Permits<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion chevron is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-9&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-9\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Utility Plan Review<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-9\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* Most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwdplanreview.org\/apply\/application\/app_status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plan Review Status page<\/a> for a real-time estimate of current review times. More complex projects\u2014 including projects requiring private cost review, large or complex water\/sewer connections, surface, or subsurface ROW encroachments, projects whose Water Service Line Model requires a flow test\u2014 may require additional review time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects whose fire suppression system is proposed with new construction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that do not involve new construction will still need to provide flow test data on their Fire Suppression Systems Permit Application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/utility-plan-review\/\">Visit the Utility Plan Review page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private Cost Review<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time for Approval:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>8 weeks to 6 months*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\">* The average turnaround time for reviews is approximately 2 weeks, but most projects undergo multiple rounds of review before they are approved. Typical approval time range depends on the project complexity, assuming the consultant returns PWD comments promptly. It also relies on the consultant\u2019s familiarity with PWD design guidelines and regulations, proficiency in drafting knowledge, and overall quality of plan submission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects that involve relocating, abandoning, or constructing new PWD infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to, new public water main and sewer extensions and relocating existing fire hydrants or inlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that propose to construct new Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) or modify existing GSI within public rights-of-way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any development project with a scope of work impacting PWD infrastructure. Impacts can range from relocating a fire hydrant, to reconstructing public water and sewer systems, to accommodate other elements of the project\u2019s scope. May include, but is not limited to, a replacement, modification, relocation, abandonment, extension of or impact to existing PWD Infrastructure, or proposal of new PWD infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/design\/private-cost-contract-requirements\/\">View the Private Cost Contract Manual<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flow Test (required for Water Service Line Model)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Average Time to receive test results:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>2 weeks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required for:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Projects that require a domestic or fire sprinkler system when there is no current flow data available at the project location. Current flow test data must be included in the Water Service Line Model submitted with the Utility Plan Review Submission and Fire Suppression Permit application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns offset-heading-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column heading-side col-12 col-ms-4 ms-max14 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further guidance:<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column info-side col-12 col-ms-8 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/water-transport-records\/\">Visit the Water Transport Records page<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ls-fwsection alignwide has-pale-blue-background-color\" id=\"connection\"><div class=\"container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water &amp; Sewer Permits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\">Water and Sewer Connection Permits are required to install or repair water services and sewer laterals, respectively, from PWD infrastructure to the property. A Meter Installation Permit is required to install or replace a water meter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/connections\/permits\/\">See more information and a breakdown of timelines for individual steps&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sewer\">Sewer Connection Permits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Utility Plan Submittal Review by Utility Plan Review \u2013 8 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Applicant applies for pre-permit(s) through Water Transport Records \u2013 1-2 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Applicant contacts the PWD Permit Unit to convert Pre-Permit to Sewer Connection Permit \u2013 2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> PWD Permit Unit supervisor emails copy of invoice(s) to bring to the Revenue Payment Unit \u2013 1 day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Applicant makes payment with the Revenue Payment Unit &#8211; 1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Applicant picks up permits \u2013 1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> Applicant schedules required lateral inspection \u2013 2 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please anticipate approximately 13 weeks of permit lead time, though some steps may take longer based on staff availability, additional review, or applicant response time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"water\">Water Connection and Meter Installation Permits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Utility Plan Submittal Review by Utility Plan Review \u2013 8 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Applicant applies for pre-permit(s) through Water Transport Records \u2013 1-2 days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb0\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>  Applicant contacts the PWD Permit Unit to convert Pre-Permit to Water Connection Permit \u2013 2 weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt_25 has-sm-font-size\">(flow test data could take around 10 days)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> PWD Permit Unit supervisor emails copy of invoice(s) to bring to the Revenue Payment Unit \u2013 1 day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Applicant makes payment with the Revenue Payment Unit &#8211; 1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Applicant picks up permits \u2013 1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7<\/strong>: Applicant schedules required tap and meter installation appointments &#8211; 1 week<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> PWD installs water connection and meter installation \u2013 5-7 business days for taps 2\u201d or smaller (based on volume by District);<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>               or 10-12 weeks for taps 4\u201d or greater, from the date of request for installation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please anticipate approximately 3 months to 5 months permit lead time (dependent upon size of tap installation) though some steps may take longer based on staff availability, additional review, or applicant response time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"shorten\">5 ways to shorten Review Timelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list checklist\">\n<li>Respond completely to each review comment and include a response letter indicating how comments were addressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce time between plan resubmissions. When considering average amount of time to obtain an approval, the project spends most of the time with the applicant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce time between stormwater review stages by submitting the PCSMP as soon as Conceptual Approval is obtained. The average time between Conceptual Approval and PCSMP submission is 3-months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thoroughly review plans prior to submissions to reduce comments. \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/stormwater-plan-review\/manual\/appendices\/e-plan-and-report-checklists\/table-e-3-conceptual-stormwater-management-plan-requirements\/\">Stormwater plan and report requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/pwd-utility-plan-review-checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utility Plan Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a green stormwater management design that qualifies for Expedited PCSMP Review. This will reduce PWD\u2019s PCSMP review from 15 days per review to 5 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid common mistakes.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/development\/resources\/?\/resource-directory\/resource-guide\">Sample Stormwater plans and other resources<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/sample-utility-plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample Utility Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/water.phila.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/files\/upr-commonly-missing-checklist-elements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPR Commonly Missing Checklist Elements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PWD Prerequisite Approvals for L&amp;I Permits PWD is a prerequisite for numerous approvals issued by Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections. The timelines presented here are specific to the PWD prerequisite, not the entirety of the permitting process. 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