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WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"MP-2022-000022","date":"2022-01-07","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-11","scope":"ALTERATIONS TO HVAC SYSTEM FOR A POLICE STATION TO ACCOMODATE BUILDING ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*"},{"number":"PP-2021-022630","date":"2022-03-03","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-17","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. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"FP-2022-001266","date":"2022-05-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-10-30","scope":"AMENDMENT: FOR THE AMENDMENT OF FP-2022-001266 FOR THE CONVERSION OF PRE-ACTION SYSTEM TO A WET SYSTEM. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY A SIX INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARDS. ORIGINAL: FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY A SIX INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARDS."},{"number":"EP-2021-014683","date":"2022-06-02","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-22","scope":"Complete Building Renovation, including a new service, new generator, new UPS, Tel/Data and Security as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"EP-2022-008537","date":"2022-09-13","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Install a SSI supplied pre action system including smoke detectors, control panel & riser. All wiring to be installed using MC cable, riser to be EMT conduit. 26 smoke detectors in basement, 59 smoke detectors on 1st floor, 28 smoke detectors on 2nd floor. The pre action system is to be monitored by the building fire alarm system. All work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72."},{"number":"ZP-2023-005378","date":"2023-06-28","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-17","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED BUILDING IDENTIFICATION NUMERALS SIGN. 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