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File No. 3601-37-SPRUCE-ST

3601-37 Spruce St

Neighborhood
University City
Records on file
11
First filed Mar 3, 2026Last activity Oct 5, 2026

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No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

11 entries

  1. Issued Oct 5, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Renovation of an existing laboratory. Install new lighting, receptacles wiring, new electric panel as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. · contractor: joseph zavislak jr

  2. Issued Sep 25, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ 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 (56) existing sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations · contractor: Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc.

  3. Issued Sep 11, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    ALTERATIONS TO LABRATORY. 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 · contractor: WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC

  4. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. · contractor: WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC

  5. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. · contractor: P AGNES INC · 1 units

  6. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide (13) 8' linear lights, (13) 16' linear lights, (8) 4' strip lights, (2) 8' wall lights, (2) 10' wall lights, (11) 2' strip lights, (26) downlights, (8) exit signs, (10) wall switches, and (21) ceiling sensors. Provdie (14) twist lock outlets, (26) duplex, (4) quad, (14) GFI, power to lab service panels at 9 locations, and (27) backbox and stub to ceiling for data. Provide (2) new panels fed from existing penthouse substation. Fire alarm modifications to include (9) speaker/strobes, (7) s · contractor: FRANK FISHER INC

  7. Issued Apr 23, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Demo existing fixtures and pipe. Install 1 floor drain, 3 water closets, 1 urinal, 4 countertop lavs, 2 electric water coolers, 3 emergency eye washes, 2 emergency showers and piping. · contractor: CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY

  8. Issued Apr 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY

  9. Issued Apr 17, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ 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 (74) sprinkler heads to accommodate 2nd floor lab renovations. · contractor: Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc.

  10. Mar 18, 2026 · license

    License — The Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Biology (The Wistar Institute)

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

  11. Issued Mar 3, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SECOND FLOOR LAB SPACES PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: P AGNES INC · 1 units

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