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NO WIRING AT THIS TIME. ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR FUTURE ELECTRICAL WORK. ... 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Use permit #103629: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"3 permits not marked completed: 144740 (ABANDONED), 280314 (EXPIRED), 408429 (ABANDONED).","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. 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