4738 Sansom Street, Philadelphia
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Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2025Completed
Replacing existing devices with new arc-fault devices. wires shall be fished or flush-mounted only. installation of new exit signs in ground level corridor, no additional branch circuits.
- General permit minor Jul 2023Expired
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 Nov 2016Completed
Replace rain water conductor (sfd)pa20163151682 self certification's are no longer permitted","all excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 ft in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection"
- Electrical permit Aug 2012Completed
Upgrad existing 200a service to 3 phase 300a 120/208 service per 2008 nec **refer to 414826 **
- Electrical permit Jul 2012Completed
Install new feeders & sub panels wiring for electric baseboard heaters & wiring for electric oven in 33 apartments install 200amp house panel per 2008 nec
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections
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Major airport
6.0 mi
Philadelphia International (PHL). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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