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Philly L&I can’t fill open building and code inspector jobs. It’s not alone.

The problem is growing as inspectors age, fewer young people enter the profession, building codes become more complex, and inspectors require more certifications, members of the building industry said.

A violation notice posted by the Department of Licenses and Inspections at the Monroe Street condo project in Queen Village.
A violation notice posted by the Department of Licenses and Inspections at the Monroe Street condo project in Queen Village.Read moreInga Saffron / File Photograph