Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6500 - FAMILY LIVING HOMES
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 6500.16 - Fire safety occupancy permit

If the home is located outside the cities of Philadelphia, Scranton and Pittsburgh and is located in a multiple family dwelling, the home shall have a valid fire safety occupancy permit listing the appropriate type of occupancy from the Department of Labor and Industry. If the home is located in the cities of Philadelphia, Scranton or Pittsburgh, the home shall have a valid fire safety occupancy permit from the Department of Public Safety of the city of Pittsburgh, the Department of Licensing and Inspection of the city of Philadelphia or the Department of Community Development of the city of Scranton, if required by local codes.