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AMENDMENT APPROVED ON 8/9/2021: TO REFLECT FIRE RATING REDUCTION OF TYPICAL INTERIOR WALL TYPE \"A\" TO 1-HOUR RATED CONSTRUCTION, AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"GM-2021-001101","date":"2021-02-16","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-05-12","scope":"EZ PERMIT STADARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. 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