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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3936 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002756 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 | |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install Power Per Plans using existing circuits.-PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC | — |
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| HATZEL & BUEHLER INC |
| C |
| 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3734 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | Terra Group Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003975 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationNew panels and elevator feeders per drawings, new lighting and controls per drawings., add on to existing fire alarm system per attached fire alarm shop/vendors drawings Low voltage as shown ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -HCF code compliant wiring per 517.13(A) and tamper resistant recepts in req'd areas- | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4320 PINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 716 N 40TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A TWELVE (12) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2024-006031 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Eugene Naydovich | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3864 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003978 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 716 N 40TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsExterior 2" Water Distribution, Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3937 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002757 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1118 N 39TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003984 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 222 S 45TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN HVAC SYSTEM FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE AND TWENTY FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3938 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002758 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 220-60 S 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all SSI-supplied fire alarm devices, including modules and the control panel associated with the pre action sprinkler system. Provide all required wiring, connections, terminations. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION. INSTALL 15 LAVATORIES, 15 WATER CLOSETS, 13 SHOWER/TUBS, 9 HOT WATER HEATERS, 9 KITCHEN SINKS, BACKWATER VALVE, 2 ROOF DRAINS AND 8 DISHWASHERS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK PERFORMED PER 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4040 GREEN 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace two (2) existing HVAC systems only, in like and kind, including coils, furnaces and condensing units. Reconnecting to existing duc | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4046 HAVERFORD AVE | 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace two (2) existing HVAC systems only, in like and kind, including coils, furnaces and condensing units. Reconnecting to existing duc | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4304-06 OSAGE 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 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4400 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001081 | — | WHITEMARSH ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002778 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsRenovations to Floors 1-2 of nursing home per plans. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3404 FAIRMOUNT AVE | 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 | — | Larry C. McCrae Inc. | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3600-48 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring installation of fire alarm all work per approved Plans | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |