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PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. **INCLUDES UNDERPINNING* [AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/29/2022 FOR CHANGES TO THE FOUNDATION SYSTEM FROM MAT SLAB TO SPREAD FOOTINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMENDED SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT, STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA FORM, AND PLANS.]"},{"number":"FP-2022-001290","date":"2022-07-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Fire Suppression System Permit for combo RP-2022-000161 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A NEW ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC & FIRE SERVICE LINE. 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