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Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Install (52) Electric Air Handlers with ductwork, registers, grilles, and diffusers. Install (52) Heat Pumps. ALL units self containing. Install 8 Mini Split Casette Units in hallways)."},{"number":"EP-2021-011838","date":"2021-12-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-14","scope":"Installation of new wiring for entire residence. Wiring will include new 200 amp service with 200 amp main breaker panel. Wiring for kitchen appliances, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, GFCIs, and HVAC equipment. All wiring shall be up to 2014 NEC electrical code."},{"number":"EP-2021-012593","date":"2021-12-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-06","scope":"Installation of new wiring for entire residence. Wiring will include new 200 amp service with 200 amp main breaker panel. Wiring for kitchen appliances, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, GFCIs, and HVAC equipment. All wiring shall be up to 2014 NEC electrical code."},{"number":"EP-2021-012597","date":"2021-12-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-21","scope":"Installation of new wiring for entire residence. Wiring will include new 200 amp service with 200 amp main breaker panel. Wiring for kitchen appliances, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, GFCIs, and HVAC equipment. 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