As of Friday, June 11, 2021, vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks in most indoor settings. Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks indoors under a state law that applies to Philadelphia. Outdoor mask wearing requirements have already been lifted for everyone, although the City strongly recommends that individuals who are not fully vaccinated wear masks when around others.
The Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) has clarified how current mask requirements apply to construction work.
Exception: In certain indoor settings, all individuals, including those who have been vaccinated, must continue to wear masks due to ongoing risks. This means that when performing construction activities in these settings, both vaccinated individuals and unvaccinated individuals are required to wear masks. The settings include:
Mask wearing is also required on public transportation including planes, trains, buses, taxis, and ride share vehicles.
The Department of Licenses and Inspections has further clarified that other COVID restrictions put in place by L&I and the Department of Health during 2020 are no longer in effect. L&I recommends, but does not require, that contractors have at least one trained pandemic safety officer on staff.
Source: City of Phila