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SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRIC; PLUMBING; MECHANICAL AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. LICENSED CONTRACTOR PERFORMING THE WORK REQUIRED."},{"number":"423003","date":"2012-09-26","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-04-02","scope":"INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM NFPA 13D FOR RESIDENTIAL BLDG"},{"number":"432240","date":"2012-10-11","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-05-04","scope":"200AMP SERVICE WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC (SFD)"},{"number":"432241","date":"2012-10-11","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-04-02","scope":"4 WC, 4 LAVS, 3 TUB/SHOWER, 1 KS, AND 1 WASHER (SFD)"},{"number":"433741","date":"2012-10-25","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-10-31","scope":"INSTALL WATER AND SEWER FROM CITY MAINS TO FOUNDATION"},{"number":"443420","date":"2012-12-13","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-04-02","scope":"PERMIT TO INSTALL TWO, GAS FIRED, 100,000 BTU , 90 PLUS, WARM AIR FURNACES WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. 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This permit is for the Alterations approved by the Philadelphia Historic Commission as follows: Set Scaffolding to the back of he house. Remove existing stucco. Supply and install Hardi Backer Plank Siding (Autumn Tan) Remove & Re-Install the windows. 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