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SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S WORK."},{"number":"EP-2021-002991","date":"2021-03-26","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-24","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2021-002988 Provide and install lights, switches, receptacles, new 1600 amp electrical service, power for refrigeration and HVAC, new fire alarm system, phone/data. security/sound system work as per 2017 nec and nfpa 72"},{"number":"PP-2021-002247","date":"2021-04-06","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-06","scope":"Provide sanitary, storm and domestic water and equipment hookup for supermarket."},{"number":"MP-2021-000644","date":"2021-04-09","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-06","scope":"For the installation of mechanical work to include registers/diffusers, ductwork, appliances, four (4) type 1 commercial kitchenhoods, unit heaters, rooftop units and all other work as per approved plans."},{"number":"EP-2021-003461","date":"2021-04-12","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-03-28","scope":"Temporary 200 amp service with one outlet for job site trailer AS PER NEC 2017"},{"number":"FP-2021-000906","date":"2021-04-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-06","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2016, STANDARD 13 TO INCLUDE AN 6-INCH DIAMETER SERVICE LINE, 6-INCH DIAMETER BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN PROPOSED PIT INSTALLATION, AND DRY SPRINKLER HEAD INSTALLATIONS."},{"number":"EP-2021-002988","date":"2021-05-26","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-11-29","scope":"Provide and install lights, switches, receptacles, new 1600 amp electrical service, power for refrigeration and HVAC, Install new fire alarm system, phone/data. security/sound system work. All kitchen and bakery receptacles to be in compliance w/ 210.8(B) and doorswings to electrical rms to be in compliance w/ 110.26 (C)(3) . as noted on drawings. All work to be installed according to approved drawings. 2017 NEC and 2018 Phila Fire Code."},{"number":"PP-2021-013736","date":"2021-07-30","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-08-13","scope":"MAIN DRAIN CURB TRAP FAI up to 5 ft of building wall"},{"number":"FP-2021-002435","date":"2021-09-02","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-06","scope":"install ansul systems"},{"number":"ZP-2021-013148","date":"2021-10-15","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-05","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF EIGHT (8) WALL SIGNS: SIGN A: (2) ?GIANT? @ 48\" X 239\" = 79.66 SQ FT, SIGN B: (2) ?GIANT? @ 72\" X 358.75\" = 173.38 SQ FT, SIGN C: (2) ?BEER & WINE? @ 24\" X 252\" = 42 SQ FT, SIGN D: (2) ?GIANT DIRECT? @ 36\" X 52.75\" = 15.69 SQ FT; ACCESSORY TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RETAIL GROCERY STORE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"GP-2021-011486","date":"2021-10-24","work":"Sign","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-05","scope":"For the installation of 8 accessory wall signs per engineer's plans. 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Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"}],"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/"}]}