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ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. 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MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK."},{"number":"PP-2020-009038","date":"2020-09-22","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-11-01","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. 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Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install (3) HVAC systems all with ductwork. 1st floor 4-ton 80,000 BTU natural gas 96% eff. 2nd floor 3.5-ton 60,000 BTU 96% eff. 3rd floor 3.5-ton 60,000 BTU 96% eff. (3) APPLIANCES. (3) EXTERIOR CONDENSERS. 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A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"8 permits not marked completed: 569678 (EXPIRED), 613516 (ABANDONED), 675011 (EXPIRED), 730273 (EXPIRED), 700688 (EXPIRED). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. 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