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BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION."},{"number":"FP-2023-002665","date":"2023-11-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-18","scope":"INSTALL ONE (1) NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A 2\" FIRE SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. 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