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ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.**SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**"},{"number":"PP-2022-003140","date":"2022-03-01","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-11","scope":"Replacement of plumbing fixtures only WITHOUT PIPING, 6 lav with faucets, 8 toilets, 2 urinals"},{"number":"FP-2022-000699","date":"2022-03-07","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-10","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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AMENDMENT APPROVED 9/17/22 AMEND MECHANICAL PERMIT MP-2022-002173 FOR CHANGES TO DUCTWORK LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2023-007819","date":"2023-06-05","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-10","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. 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