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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1638 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install Ansul kitchen fire suppression system | — | DALE DEPRIEST | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 25 PATTISON AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install new electrical panels, control systems, conduit, and wiring to rehabilitate the scum and grease building at the water department plant. Work includes replacement and/or installation of distribution equipment, control components, raceways, and conductors required to restore and upgrade electrical operation of the facility. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. |
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| PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL |
| C |
| 19148 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2733 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm all work per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | ALVIN V DIX | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2320-26 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) WALL SIGN WITH STATICALLY ILLUMINATED LETTERS, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMMINATED WALL SIGN AND REPLACE TWO (2) PANELS OF EXISTING DOUBLE-FACED FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3828 ARCHER ST | AlterationsInstallation of a 40 gal. gas hot water heater. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1035 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 600 amp service with grounding. Install (6) 200 amp panels and (1) 60 amp house panel. Install lighting, receptacles, smoke alarms, emergency/exit lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | C | — |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4109 WALNUT ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATIC ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND TWO (2) STATIC ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGNS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural alterations per plan. Interior alterations to be inspected under RP-2026-006334. | — | Mark R. Shearman | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 306-20 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3008 EUCLID AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (8) sprinklers in Suite 124 | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3108 N WENDLE 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 * Replace the existing 100-amp electrical service equipment. NO INCREASE IN AMP * Install a new 100-amp meter enclosure. * Install a new 100-amp exterior emergency disconnect. * Replace the existing 100-amp main breaker panel with a new 100-amp main breaker panel. * Install one additional ground rod and connect it to the existing grounding electrode | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2518 S PHILIP ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-088110 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | QC ELECTRIC SERVICES LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 281 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1619 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal of the existing stucco, replacement of the exterior wall sheathing, and replacement of the exterior wall covering with fiber cement siding per plan. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 8232 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1144 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT ROOF DECK ON THE THIRD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Stone House LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1016 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations of existing three story single-family structure with rear canopy addition, details per plan. | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2339 W HAROLD 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical alterations associated with the renovation of portions of the existing 3rd and 4th floors of an existing nursing home, including power, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, and equipment connections, per approved plans-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 875 N 47TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MWMT Co. | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5738 CEDAR AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 8530 FRONTENAC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 517 S 45TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5649 N FAIRHILL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SEWER LINE IN FRONT YARD NEAR FOUNDATION WALL. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |