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DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.(INSTALLATION OF 2 MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS, NO PENETRATIONS TO FIRE RATED WALLS AND MUST CLEAR MINIMUM CLEARANCES)"},{"number":"CP-2022-001718","date":"2022-10-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-03-19","scope":"For Level II Alterations with a change of occupancy classification from Group A-2 to Group B on the ground floor in an existing two (2) and three (3) story attached structure, as per plans; see sub-permits for all MEP/FSP work; structural work on this permit to include minor alterations to the first floor framing supports; building is currently sprinklered throughout in accordance with NFPA 13; if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work; compliance with Philadelphia Fire and Property Maintenance Codes required prior to occupancy; see ZP-2022-002844 for zoning/use approval; no signs on this permit."},{"number":"EP-2022-007924","date":"2022-10-07","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-18","scope":"Install Cat 6, Cat 6A Composite, AV, and HVAC Cabling per Low Voltage Breakdowns and Markup drawings. 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Provide HDMI Connectivity in the Banking Lobby/Waiting Zone as specified. Install (1) Banana Peel Composite cable drop to the Branch Entrance Exterior from Security Panel. Install (14) 22/4 Composite cable drops according to attached Mark Up back to the security Panel. Install (27) Dual Cat 6 cable drops according to attached Mark Up back to MDF Rack. Install (3) Dual Cat 6A cable drops according to attached Mark Up back to MDF Rack. Install (21) Cat 6 cable drops for IP Cameras according to attached Mark Up back to MDF Rack. Install (1) Single Cat 6 cable drop according to attached Mark Up back to MDF Rack. Install (2) RG59 Coaxial cable drops according to attached Mark Up back to MDF Rack. Install (16) 18/2 Composite cable drops according to attached Mark Up back to the BMS Panel in ATM Room 118. 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