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SEPARATE FITOUT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TENANT SPACE #B. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP&FP WORK. ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF OTHER WORKS."},{"number":"EP-2022-000088","date":"2022-01-05","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-01-27","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2021-015898 Install 2 new sub-panels (fed from existing 400 Amp panel serving Space A only) for power to new HVAC units, rewire Space A (receptacles and lighting), install new fire alarm system in Space A only. 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