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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 7129 RUTLAND ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19149 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3724 STANTON ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 4652 FERNHILL RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a deck at the rear of an existing single family dwelling to accommodate a vertical platform lift. Size and location per plan. Vertical Platform lift to be installed per manufacturer's standards. A separate Electrical Permit is required. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5520 MALCOLM ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard wiring, throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 900 GLENROY RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 6.15KW DC solar photovoltaic system consisting of (15) solar photovoltaic panels as per 2020 NEC. | — | COMPLETE SOLAR, INC. | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 210 WHITEMARSH ST | Addition and/or Alteration1)Install Generac (26kW) 200 amp.Service rated automatic Transfer switch with surge protection device 2) Install EZ-Crete EZ -GP-RCA-Guardian -54323 Generac concrete pad 3) Install Generac Cables 4) Install new Generac Battery for Generator 5) Install service cable from breaker panel to outdoor transfer switch. Service has not increased Fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install exterior outside disconnect install general lighting in the basement along with a dedicated outlet for sump pump. No other wiring will be done pre fab house that is already wired | — | POYATT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 223 DURAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | ARTISAN RESTORATION AND REMODELING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG MIXED USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Michael Jen | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6866-70 N 7TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1612 N FRANKLIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACING A 200AMP PANEL COMPLETE. (NO INCREASE OR DECREASE IN AMP CAPACITY) INSTALLING (2) APPLIANCE CIRCUITS. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,OUTLETS,ETC. INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 483 ORIOLE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 60 AMPS TO 100 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROECTOR,GFI OUTLET UNDER PANEL,RELOCATE CIRCUITS TO NEW PANEL LOCATION,ARC FAULT AS NEEDED,REPLACE WASHER AND DRYER OUTLET AND BOX WITH DUAL FUNCTION GFI OUTLET,REPLACE LIGHT OVER WASHER,20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT WITH AUDIBLE GFI OUTLET FOR FRIG,REPLACE LIGHT REAR BASEMEN | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2312 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL 400-AMP SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3APARTAMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT,INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGN NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or Alterationewire entire commercial space to include receptacles, show window receptacles, lighting circuits, HVAC equipment, and restaurant equipment per approved plan. Install fire alarm system per approved plan. All work per 2020 NEC and NFPA 2019. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemoval and replacement of existing parking guidance system components with new Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS) to include network equipment, pathways, low voltage circuits and system component devices. Install new Operational Closed Circuit Television (OCCTV) system to include pathways, low voltage circuits and cameras. Expansion of existing electrical distribution system to include (2) 30kVA 480-120/208V transformers, (1) 45kVA 480-120/208V transformer, (2) 60A automatic transfer swi | — | E J ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1134 E TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Install a 100 - amp service with 30 - circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1634 S 16TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main drain and curb trap, install new FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1411 S FRANKLIN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Colin Leonard DBA Fitzwater Construction | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5525 BLOYD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Wiring two apartments inside the house. Installing new non-metallic Romex cable for lighting power receptacles appliances smoke detectors etc in each apartment. Replacing the existing service cable outside of the house with a new service cable. The service size is 200 amps. The electrical service size has not increased. | — | marquis henderson | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6024 RIDGE AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4310 TERRACE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1850 N LEITHGOW ST | New Construction new 800-amp electrical service, metering, main distribution equipment, feeders, (8) dwelling unit panels and (1) house panel, branch circuit wiring, receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, emergency/egress lighting, dedicated circuits for electric appliances and equipment, HVAC equipment connections, sump/ejector pump connections, and associated grounding and bonding. Work also includes installation of the fire alarm/smoke alarm system, including control equipment, initiating devices, notific | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 150 S 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationIN KIND REPLACEMENT WITH FAULTY PANEL. UPGRADING PANEL TO POTTER IPA-4000. NEW PANEL TO MONITOR FIRE PUMP. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2908 S SMEDLEY ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19145 |