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SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK ON 407 S 42ND ST FOR AMENDMENT 8/16/24 TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT, SISTERING OF JOIST, AND MASONRY WALL REPAIRS."},{"number":"EP-2022-003061","date":"2022-06-10","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-12-15","scope":"ROUGH IN THOUGHOUT OF ELECTRICAL WIRING, PANEL AND FIRE ALARM (SEE EP-2022-002811)"},{"number":"FP-2022-002704","date":"2022-10-04","work":"Rough-In","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-11-17","scope":"Rough-In Permit for FP-2022-002573 install sprinkler throughout as per plans"},{"number":"PP-2022-005982","date":"2022-11-17","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-11-27","scope":"6 units of plumbing 6 kitchen sinks & dish washer 10full baths ( toilet, vanity and shower / tub) Separate water riser per unit Separate water manifold per unit Hot water heater installations Finish plumbing"},{"number":"EP-2022-012149","date":"2022-12-05","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-01-23","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2022-012147 Install fire alarm system throughout the building."},{"number":"EP-2022-002811","date":"2022-12-15","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-30","scope":"WIRE THROUGHOUT, AND UPGRADE ELECTRICAL PANELS AS PER 2017 NEC. 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L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy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":"violations","level":"attention","title":"2 open L&I violations","finding":"7 violation rows are retained in the City ledger.","why":"Open notices can accrue fees, block permits or license renewal, and move to court or collection. 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