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A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. 10/5/2023 AMENDMENT: AMEND ORIGINAL PERMIT WITH NEW OWNER, AND REDUCTION TO THE BUILDING HEIGHT/NUMBER OF STORY"},{"number":"PP-2025-008164","date":"2025-10-23","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL 3 ROOF DRAINS, 3 AREA DRAINS, 8 KITCHEN SINKS, 8 WATER CLOSETS, 8 LAVATORIES, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 8 SHOWER/TUBS, 9 HUB DRAINS, 8 HOT WATER HEATERS, 8 WASHING MACHINE BOXES AND 1 FLOOR DRAIN. 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