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WORK NOT TO START UNTIL ALL REQUIRED PERMITS ARE COORDINATED WITH STREETS DEPARTMENT (FOOTWAY/ STREET CLOSURE & SCAFFOLDING, ETC.)"},{"number":"GM-2025-011356","date":"2025-12-08","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-13","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. 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