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A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CP-2022-082705.In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion. PER PHD APPROVAL - Repairs must be done in kind and match the historic materials and details. Additional historic materials should not be removed if they are sound. Applicant will use lime-based system for the stucco repairs."},{"number":"RP-2025-013163","date":"2026-01-22","work":"Make Safe Permit For RP","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REBUILD OF SIDE WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2022-082705. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. 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