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(Air Masters hvac will install new duct work with 3 ton electric heat pump and 3 ton ac condenser. condenser located in back yard)."},{"number":"RP-2022-012841","date":"2022-12-22","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-13","scope":"roof deck addition to a previously approved structure (see RP-2020-01083). No other work included in this application. details as shown in the plan."},{"number":"PP-2023-012519","date":"2023-09-12","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-27","scope":"REPLACE 1\" BACKFLOW DEVICE"},{"number":"PP-2023-012359","date":"2023-10-27","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-09","scope":"INSTALL MD, CT, FAI & 1\" WDP. 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