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CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL

Philadelphia Code § A-702
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SECTION A-702 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL A-702.1 General: 204 A certificate of approval shall be issued by the code official upon completion of the final inspection in accordance with Section A-402.5 for permits issued pursuant to the Philadelphia Building, Construction and Occupancy Code for which a certificate of occupancy is not issued. A-702.2 Contents of certificate: 205 The certificate of approval shall specify the following: 1. The address of the building. 2. The location within the building if for part of a building. 3. The permit number. A-702.3 Inspection: The certificate shall be available for inspection by the code official at any reasonable time. Notes 203 | Amended, Bill No. 030780 (approved December 31, 2003). 204 | Amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018). 205 | Amended, Bill No. 180175 (approved June 6, 2018).
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-268740Fetched: 10/27/2026

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