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RELOCATION OF RESTROOMS AND ONE HOUR FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION AROUND FIRE PUMP ROOM. ORIGINAL PERMIT APPROVED FOR FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVEL FOR USE AS ARTISAN STUDIOS, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. NO CHANGE IN MEANS OF EGRESS HAZARD CATEGORY AND NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANT LOAD. WORK TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL INSPECTION. 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A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through May 6, 2027","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. 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