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PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB.NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR."},{"number":"EP-2024-010080","date":"2024-10-16","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-22","scope":"REPLACING A 100AMP PANEL COMPLETE> INSTALLING (3) 15/20AMP CIRCUITS TO 2nd FLOOR BATHROOM TO SUPPLY LIGHTING,RECEPTACLE (GFCI) & HEATER> (ALL FISHING & SURFACE MOUNT)"},{"number":"GM-2024-009807","date":"2024-10-31","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-05-15","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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