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FOR TYPE 1A CONSTRUCTION AT FIRST FLOOR AND BELOW WITH A THREE (3) HOUR FIRE SEPARATION ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR AND TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION ABOVE. THE ENTIRE BUILDING SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH A NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"1019306","date":"2019-12-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-09-23","scope":"INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH ONE 4-INCH FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND ONE BACKFLOW PREVENTION (BFP) ASSEMBLIES TO SERVE CLASS I AUTOMATIC WET STANDPIPE SYSTEM AND AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH PARKING. 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A current exemption, payment, credit, or assistance agreement can coexist with an older snapshot row.","action":"Check period balances and request a dated Property Payoff statement for settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"id":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"3 active Rental License records matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. 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