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15 Amp AFCI Circuit Includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 11 - 20 Amp AFCI Circuit for rewiring outlets and lighting in each room: Includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches. 4 - 20 Amp AFCI Circuit to 1st floor areas: Includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 3 - 20 Amp GFCI Circuit for basement level: Includes and arc fault protected branch circuit to power devices, lights, and switches 39 - 20 amp decora Duplex Includes the Duplex style outlet, wiring, box, and cover. 8 - 20 amp GFCI Includes the GFCI outlet NEMA 5-15R, wiring, box, and cover plate. 1 - Replace a tamper-resistant AFCI/GFCI outlet and cover plate for indoor application. -2nd floor rear room next to sink 19 - Light Switch ( One Location) Includes a toggle switch, wiring, box, and cover plate. 1 - Special situation wring Dining room Chandelier Includes the wiring, a ceiling fan rated box, and the installation of an owner provided basic chandelier. surface mounted wiremold and drilling and fishing across coffered wood ceiling. 23 - Light Fixtures Includes the wiring, a ceiling fan rated box, and the installation 7 - Closet Light Includes the wiring, an electrical box, and the installation of a closet rated pullchain light fixture. 2 - Door Light Includes the wiring, and the installation of an owner provided basic door light. 1 - Basement lighting correction Includes the wiring, electrical box, and the installation of a provided utility lamp holder fixture and lamp. 8 - Smoke & Carbon monoxide detector 5 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS: DUAL HEAD ILLUMINATION IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE 3 - EXIT SIGN DUAL HEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BASEMENT HAZARD CORRECTIONS Certain disconnected Sections of conduit and old fixtures from over the bar and across the front of the basement can now be removed. This will help additional cleanup of the basement ceiling. 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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":"1 permit not marked completed: EP-2021-005771 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"}]}