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FOR USE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* **UNDERPINNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT**"},{"number":"PP-2021-012289","date":"2021-07-15","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-23","scope":"Install 1 powder room with 1 water closet and 1 lavatory Install 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 tub in master bath Install 1 kitchen sink,1 dishwasher and 1 garbage disposal Tie into existing main drain and water line AMEND Change bathroom scope to 2 tubs, 2 lavs, and 2 water closets"},{"number":"EP-2021-007240","date":"2021-08-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-01-11","scope":"Re-wire Living Room, Dinning Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Middle Room, Back Room & Basement. 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