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File No. 1604-CHESTNUT-ST

1604 Chestnut St

Neighborhood
Rittenhouse
Records on file
10
First filed Jul 29, 2025Last activity May 19, 2026

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The docket

10 entries

  1. Issued May 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install fire alarm devices per approved drawings · contractor: WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL

  2. Issued May 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ 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 (2) 3 gallon Ansul R102 kitchen fire suppression systems, per UL 300 · contractor: Joseph F Spaeder

  3. Issued Apr 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC COLT200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** · contractor: Wayman Fire

  4. Issued Jan 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Sign

    For the erection of two (2) static internally illuminated accessory wall signs. Sizes and locations as shown on plans. Zoning for signage under ZP-2025-002438. Separate Permits required for electrical

  5. Issued Dec 17, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR FACADE OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO WORK WITHIN BUILDING STRUCTURE. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. **************************************** · contractor: NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS · 1 units

  6. Issued Nov 17, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Supply and install new curb trap. Supply and install new fresh air inlet. Remove cracked Terracotta pipe from sewer lateral to inside BLDG. Supply and install new 6" cast iron line. · contractor: B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC

  7. Issued Nov 14, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANT IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* **AMENDMENT APPROVED 1/3/25** AMEND MECHANICAL PERMIT MP-2025-003889 FOR CHANGES TO HVAC SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. · contractor: MAXIMUM MECHANICAL INC

  8. Issued Nov 14, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Electrical work includes, but is not limited to installation of new electrical service with subpanels, low voltage work, and installation of circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting, and devices as per the attached documents and 2017 NEC. AMENDMENT: Added a E2.0C to clearly show PCU location. Minor update to Domestic water plan, vent plan, and 2nd riser diagrams due to updated kitchen layout per latest client standards. · contractor: WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL

  9. Issued Nov 14, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    AMENDMENT SCOPE * Added a sheet to clearly show PCU location. * Minor update to Domestic water plan, Vent Plan, and 2d Riser Diagrams. Due to the updated kitchen layout per latest Client Standards. Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-001566 · contractor: DYLAN SLOAN

  10. Issued Jul 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED IN BASEMENT ONLY. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 11/22/25 AMEND ALTERATIONS PERMIT CP-2025-001566 FOR REVISIONS TO ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION BASED ON CONTRACTOR CHANGE AND CHANGES TO LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 1/ · contractor: NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS · 1 units

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