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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-016375 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | 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 |
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| Fair Trade Construction |
| 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 25 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO EXISTING SCUM COLLECTION AND CONCENTRATION FACILITY (BUILDING ID #1480063) AT THE SOUTHEAST WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, OWNED AND OPERATED BY PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | C & H Industrial Services Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 29 FARSON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1651 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 18 lay in LED fixtures. Installing 17 receptacles, installing 8 emergency exit signs. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6546 N UBER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3725 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring the newly installed RTU rooftop units to the existing circuits. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GREGORY SCHUMACK | C | 19137 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6231 MCCALLUM ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6708 MCCALLUM ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Wiring will be fished.3rd floor spare bedroom: Remove old ungrounded outlet and install a blank cover, Office: Address the power issue causing 130-139 volts to be feeding out of the 120v outlets, Hallway: Hang a new or rehang the existing owner provided light, 2nd floor bathroom: Identify | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4109 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGNS (NO INCREASE IN SIZE, HEIGHT, OR DEGREE OF ILLUMINATION). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1702 W BRISTOL 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. (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (3) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (3) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (3) 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, (2) REPAIR JUNCTION BOX, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) RE | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2020 N 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1105 N HANCOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 906 S FAIRHILL ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3200 RED LION RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ************* | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 800 RENNARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring will be fished or in pipe. Front exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Feed the switch at the knee wall by the interior entry stairwell, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via PVC pipe, GFI with outdoor Wire and install an exterior box and cover via PVC pipe to the 2nd desired location to the right of the front exterior window, Rear exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via p | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete residential electrical rough-in and finish wiring per approved plans. 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom , Install new branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting, bathroom GFCI circuits, AFCI/GFCI protection, bathroom exhaust fan wiring, exterior lighting, and hardwired interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Test and label all completed circuits for final electrical inspection. | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 12 PLEASANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4919 OSAGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200A Panel Replacement, 200A Meter w/ breaker, surge protection device, grounding and bonding, wiring for upper bedrooms, dedicated circuit for 4-prong dryer receptacle, GFCI replacements, wiring corrections. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6132 VANDIKE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 515 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alterations to existing single-family dwelling, including rear bay reconstruction with new foundation and framing, partial lofting of second floor ceiling, and replacement of kitchen, bathrooms, interior finishes, fixtures, and related non-bearing partitions. No change in use, building footprint, or building height. | — | Jordan Katz | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 709 S 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1415 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004666 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 208-10 REX AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring and installing all Lights, Devices, Smoke Detectors in 5-Unit Building. a New Electrical 600 Amp Service with A new Fire Alarm System. All work Per approved plans | — | HARTE ELECTRICS INC | C | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 861 PERKIOMEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Two 70k btu, 90% eff., heaters, two 2 ton AC's, 13.5 SEER condensers & 17 reg./diff. | — | SJC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 19130 |