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SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 641111 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"734453","date":"2016-11-04","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-03-13","scope":"INTERIOR DEMO OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS ONLY.(COMMERCIAL)"},{"number":"734748","date":"2016-11-07","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-28","scope":"PLUMBING ALTERATIONS IN AN EXISTING CHURCH. 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L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy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":"6 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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