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ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"EP-2025-010809","date":"2025-11-12","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Install all new wiring lighting and devices throughout & Install hardwired smoke detectors & Install 200amp service including meter and wiring in accordance with NEC 2017."},{"number":"MP-2025-005175","date":"2025-12-04","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Installation of (2) central air systems, new ductwork, and 16 diffusers. System 1 will be located in the basement and servicing the basement, 1st, and 2nd floors. 92% 60k btu gas furnace with 2.5 ton AC. 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