138 Burnside Street, Philadelphia
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Permits and code violations
8 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 6 open violations.
- Residential building permit Apr 2025Expired
**make safe permit** for temporary bracing of retaining wall to comply with violation case #cf-2024-115609. not to exceed scope of work noted in engineer's report and shown on approved plans. separate permits required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on the violations. in accordance with code bulletin pm-1801, a 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.
- Electrical permit Mar 2025Issued
Rewire the 2nd floor except the bathroom gfi and vanity light. rewire an outlet in the living room, front porch light. refeed the kitchen switch and an outlet. rewire a switch, 2 lights an outlet, and gfi in the basement. as per 2017 nec. all wiring will be fished.
- Electrical permit Feb 2025Completed
Replace the existing service equipment with a new 200 amp service. 40 circuit panel, meter socket and grounding. as per nec 2017
- Plumbing permit May 2024Expired
Install a new 3/4'' backflow preventer.
- Electrical permit Jul 2023Completed
Rewire all of building devices and install new 200 amp service for nec 2017 job completed permit expired.
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Dec 2021Completed
Ez 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. (install nat gas furnace 100k btu high eff. 95%. 3 ton a/c coil and condenser).
- Residential building permit Nov 2021Completed
This project is an interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling. the newly renovated single family dwelling will be 3 bed with 2.5 bathrooms. details as per plan. work includes removal of one story portion.
- Electrical permit Feb 2021Expired
Rewire all of building with new devices and install complete 200 amp service for nec 2014. building permit # 993229
- Plumbing permit Feb 2021Completed
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 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- Plumbing permit Jan 2021Completed
Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet and partial main ppc 2018
- Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jan 2021Expired
Ez permit ductwork & warm-air appliances- for mechanical work to include the installation as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. installation of hvac system and ductwork. a carrier, 3-ton, 14 seer heat pump system and all required duct work for a single family house. condenser location behind house in rear yard.
- General permit minor Dec 2020Completed
Ez exterior wall coverings- for the applications of exterior wall coverings as per attached standards. deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work.
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