Form L_022_F is the Special Assembly Occupancy License Posting Notice, a sign from the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) that an operator posts at the business location before applying for or renewing a Special Assembly Occupancy License. It is one of the documents in the Philadelphia business license process for entertainment businesses, and L&I requires it for both new and renewal applications. On FillingPDF you can fill out the notice online and download or print the completed PDF; it must be printed in color on an 8.5” x 11” sheet and posted as the L&I information sheet describes.
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What is L_022_F?
Form L_022_F, the Special Assembly Occupancy License Posting Notice, is a sign from the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) that tells the public an operator has applied for or renewed a Special Assembly Occupancy License at a stated business address.
The notice reads "On (date), the Operator (business name) has applied for / renewed a Special Assembly Occupancy License Pursuant to 9-703 of The Philadelphia Code at (business address)," and carries a line for the signature of the applicant. The PDF has a second page, an information sheet, that sets out the posting rules.
The notice is not the license and not the license application. It is proof-of-posting paperwork that goes with the application: L&I states that no license application will be approved without proof of posting. The Special Assembly Occupancy License is one of the entertainment business licenses L&I issues, alongside the Event Promotor Registration and the Carnival License. The revision printed on this notice is Rev 5.2024.
Who needs to file L_022_F?
Operators who are applying for a new Special Assembly Occupancy License, or renewing one, must post this notice. The L&I information sheet states that the notice is required for both new and renewal applications.
The notice names "the Operator" and the business, so the person completing it is the applicant for the license at the proposed licensed location, and the applicant signs it.
The posting rules apply to each street frontage: the notice goes on the exterior of each street frontage of the proposed licensed location, in view of the public.
Businesses that apply for other L&I entertainment licenses, such as the Event Promotor Registration or the Carnival License, are not covered by this notice; the L&I materials tie it to the Special Assembly Occupancy License only.
When to file L_022_F
Post the notice before you submit your Special Assembly Occupancy License application, whether it is a new application or a renewal. L&I's instructions say the notice must be posted prior to application submission and must stay up for a period of thirty (30) days.
You need time-stamped photos showing the notice on the building when you apply, so take them at the time of posting. The inspector also verifies that the notice is properly posted at the time of inspection. If the sign is not posted for the full thirty (30) day period, the inspection fails and license issuance or renewal is delayed. Keep a time-stamped photo of the posting, because L&I may ask the applicant to furnish it to the inspector.
Documents you need
- Time-stamped photos showing the posted notice on the building: upload a copy with an online application, or bring a copy to the Permit and License Center for an in-person application. L&I will not approve the application without proof of posting.
- A retained time-stamped photo of the posting, kept to give to the L&I inspector if requested.
How to fill out L_022_F
Enter the date on the notice
Fill in the date in the blank after "On" at the start of the notice. This is the date the Operator applied for or renewed the license.
Enter the business name
Write the name of the business in the blank that follows "the Operator".
Indicate applied or renewed
The notice reads "has applied for / renewed" a Special Assembly Occupancy License. Make clear whether your posting is for a new application or a renewal.
Enter the business address
Write the address of the business in the blank after "at". This is the proposed licensed location where the notice will be posted.
Sign as the applicant
Sign on the line marked Signature of Applicant.
Review, download and print in color
Check the date, business name and address, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Print it in color on an 8.5” x 11” sheet, post it on each street frontage for thirty (30) days and take time-stamped photos as the L&I information sheet directs.
How to submit L_022_F
The notice itself stays on your building; what you submit to L&I is proof that it was posted, together with your license application. There are two channels, and L&I says not to mail applications.
- Online: apply for the license online and upload a copy of the time-stamped photos showing proof of posting on the building.
- In person: take your application to the Permit and License Center at the Municipal Services Building (MSB Concourse) and bring a copy of the time-stamped photos showing proof of posting.
No license application is approved without proof of posting. L&I's page on entertainment business license materials is at https://www.phila.gov/documents/entertainment-business-license-materials/. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the license application before posting the notice; L&I requires it to be posted prior to submission.
- Printing the notice in black and white or on a different paper size; it must be printed in color on an 8.5” x 11” sheet.
- Posting it on only one side of the building; it goes on the exterior of each street frontage, in view of the public.
- Taking the sign down before the thirty (30) day period ends, which results in a failed inspection and delayed issuance or renewal.
- Applying without time-stamped photos as proof of posting; no application is approved without them.
- Leaving the notice damaged or unprotected; it must be in good condition and protected from weather.
- Mailing the application to L&I; the agency says not to mail applications.
- Not keeping a time-stamped photo of the posting to furnish to the inspector on request.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Special Assembly Occupancy License posting notice?
It is Form L_022_F, a sign from the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections stating that an operator applied for or renewed a Special Assembly Occupancy License at a business address. L&I requires it for new and renewal applications.
How long does the notice have to stay posted?
Thirty (30) days. It goes on the exterior of each street frontage and in view of the public at the proposed licensed location. If it is not posted for the full period, the inspection fails and license issuance or renewal is delayed.
Do I post the notice before or after I apply?
Before. L&I's information sheet says the notice must be posted prior to license application submission, and no application is approved without proof of posting.
What proof of posting does L&I need?
Time-stamped photos showing the notice on the building. Online applicants upload a copy; in-person applicants bring a copy to the Permit and License Center at the Municipal Services Building. Keep a photo to give the inspector if asked.
Can I mail my Special Assembly Occupancy License application?
No. L&I says not to mail applications. You can apply online or take your application to the Permit and License Center in the MSB Concourse, with the time-stamped posting photos.
What size and color must the notice be?
It must be printed in color on an 8.5” x 11” sheet. It also has to be in good condition and protected from weather while it is posted.
Can I fill out Form L_022_F online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file anything with L&I; you submit your application and photos through L&I's channels.
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