Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores

Surfside Gardens (NYCHA)

2914 WEST 31 STREET · BIN 3321770

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1968Year Built

15Stories

D1Building Class

R6Zoning

300,245 sfGross Floor Area

385Units

LL97 Covered12 Open Violations 8 unresolved · 4 paperwork only ▸FISP: UNSAFEFDNY Report ↗

DOB02/22/2022FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022

HPD05/21/2015§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD05/21/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD05/21/2015§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD05/21/2015§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD05/21/2015§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING COVER FOR VENTILATION SYSTEM AT EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 9B, 9th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

HPD09/16/2007§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE REFIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 13G, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

HPD09/16/2007§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAK AT CEILING CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 13G, 13th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

ECB12/02/2022FAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAM DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL&APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL910219.SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB10/27/2022OBSERVED INADEQUATE GUARDRAILS AT THE PERIMETER OF THE 2ND FLOOR SLAB, 3 FEET AWAY THE STAIRCASE - EGRESS, 20 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND LEVEL. GUARDRAIL CABLES WERE LOOSE THROUGH OUT AND NOT PROPERLY SECURED CREATINothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB10/27/2022OBSERVED PIPE SCAFFOLD ERECTED AT THE EDGE OF UNENCLOSED PERIMETER @ 2ND FLOOR SLAB.NO SCAFFOLD GUARD RAIL (3314.8.1) WAS INSTALLED TO PROTECT THE WORKER FROM FALLING FROM THE EDGE OF THE 2ND FL 25 FT ABOVE THENothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

ECB09/17/2019FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.OBSERVED 14 IMPROPERLY INSTALED WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER UNITS WITH LOOSE OR ATTACHED WOOD PIECES FOR SUPPORT.NOTE:4 UNITS ON EXPOSURE 1;10TH&11TH FLNothing owed — awaiting certificate of correction

Elevator apt, semi-fireproof without stores · Owner of record: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY · 175,063 sf lot · 1.72 FAR built · Flood zone AE

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▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
NYCHA	29	07/08/2026
NEW YORK CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY	11	03/22/2026
NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY	13	03/22/2026
NYCHA 99	2	03/22/2026
NYCHA SPU	2	03/21/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
JOEL PHAGOO P.E. PLLC	4	10/20/2025
CSA GROUP	2	09/30/2024
LAKHANI & JORDAN	2	05/01/2023
CURTIS + GINSBERG ARCHITECTS LLP	1	03/31/2023
DSENY ENGINEERING SERVICES, PC	1	09/24/2020

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
DSENY ENGINEERING SERVICES	2	03/21/2026
JOEL PHAGOO P.E. PLLC	2	03/21/2026
WILLIAM VITACCO ASSOCIATES	3	03/21/2026
MUNICIPAL BUILDING CONSULTANTS	2	03/21/2026
JOEL PHAGOO P E	2	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	General Contractor	10	04/09/2026
MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	General Contractor	6	07/08/2026
MAGRIPLES JAMES	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
JAMES MAGRIPLES	Electrical	2	03/21/2026
Q.Y. ELECTRIC, INC	Electrical	2	03/22/2026
KATZEN, BARRY	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
GARY EATON	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
MORRIS HELLER	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
GHEORGHE VOICU	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
RUSS FLAUM	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
SPIRO VALENTIS	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
HAS, MEHMET	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
JEMCO ELECT. CONTRS INC	Electrical	1	03/22/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
RI CONSULTING SERVICES IN	8904	1	10/16/2024

Building Lifecycle

All (85)Filed (11)Permit Issued (10)Signed Off (3)Facade (FISP) (14)Violation (15)Objection (2)Special Inspection (30)

10/21/2025

Cycle 10 facade report submitted

10/20/2025

Filed — Alteration

B01304760-I1

10/20/2025

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B01304760-I1-FN

10/02/2025

Permit issued — Sidewalk Shed

B01293978-I1-SH

10/01/2025

Filed — Alteration

INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER 33 OF THE 2022 NYC BUILDING CODE. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION

B01293978-I1

09/26/2025

Cycle 10 facade inspection completed

04/23/2025

Cycle 10 facade report signed — UNSAFE

12/10/2024

Signed off — Alteration

Suspended scaffold outrigger system for facade restoration works and inspection

B01126246-I1

10/29/2024

Permit issued — Suspended Scaffold

B01126246-I1-SC

10/25/2024

Objection raised — Other

10/25/2024

Objection resolved — Addressed

10/16/2024

Filed — Alteration

Suspended scaffold outrigger system for facade restoration works and inspection

B01126246-I1

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Interior lighting power

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Electrical motors and elevators

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

10/08/2024

Special inspection requirement — Final

10/04/2024

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00378931-I1-FN

09/30/2024

Filed — Alteration

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NYCHA ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

B01068123-P1

08/15/2024

Filed — Alteration

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATED WITH NYCHA ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS PER PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.

B01068123-I1

07/08/2024

Violation issued (FDNY_NOV, closed)

11/01/2023

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00378931-I1-FN

10/12/2023

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00378931-I1-FN

05/01/2023

Filed — Alteration

Plumbing work for lobby renovation

B00765803-I1

05/01/2023

Filed — Alteration

B00765798-I1

03/31/2023

Filed — Alteration

B00765792-I1

03/28/2023

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00378931-I1-FN

03/14/2023

Special inspection requirement — Post-installed Anchors

03/14/2023

Special inspection requirement — Concrete - Cast-In-Place

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Insulation placement and R values

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Duct leakage testing, insulation and design

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Shutoff dampers

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water heating system controls

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Maintenance information

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Vestibules

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration areas

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Air barrier - visual inspection

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fenestration air leakage

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

03/10/2023

Special inspection requirement — Heating Systems

03/09/2023

Special inspection requirement — Sprayed fire-resistant materials

03/09/2023

Special inspection requirement — Mastic and Intumescent Fire-resistant Coatings

03/09/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints

03/09/2023

Special inspection requirement — Fire-Resistance Rated Construction

03/09/2023

Special inspection requirement — Energy Code Compliance Inspections

12/02/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Local Law

02/22/2022

Violation issued (DOB, open)

V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE

02/11/2022

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

12/14/2020

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00378931-I1-FN

09/24/2020

Filed — Alteration

B00378931-I1

03/19/2019

Signed off — Alteration

B00025026-I1

03/19/2019

Signed off — Alteration

B00025024-I1

03/14/2018

Permit issued — Construction Fence

B00025026-I1-FN

Latest 60 of 85 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	10/20/2025
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Permit Issued	J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	10/02/2025
DOB NOW	Suspended Scaffold	Signed-off	ZIRCON GROUP INC	10/29/2024
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	10/04/2024
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	11/01/2023
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	10/12/2023
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	03/28/2023
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Permit Issued	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	12/14/2020
DOB NOW	Construction Fence	Signed-off	J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	03/14/2018
DOB NOW	Sidewalk Shed	Signed-off	J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	03/14/2018
BIS	MH	ISSUED	WELKIN MECHANICAL, LLC	03/06/2024
BIS	PL	ISSUED	VITAL PLUMBING, INC	08/08/2023
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	03/27/2023
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	03/27/2023
BIS	MH	ISSUED	WELKIN MECHANICAL, LLC	03/17/2023
BIS	PL	ISSUED	VITAL PLUMBING, INC	08/04/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	04/18/2022
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	04/18/2022
BIS	MH	ISSUED	WELKIN MECHANICAL, LLC	03/24/2022
BIS	MH	ISSUED	WELKIN MECHANICAL, LLC	02/16/2022
BIS	MH	ISSUED	WELKIN MECHANICAL, LLC	12/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	12/17/2020
BIS	PL	ISSUED	VITAL PLUMBING, INC	12/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	MLJ CONTRACTING CORP	12/17/2020
BIS	OT	ISSUED	J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	04/10/2018
BIS	OT	ISSUED	ZORIA HOUSING, LLC	12/23/2014
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ZORIA HOUSING, LLC	11/05/2014
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	VIKRANT CONTRACTING & BUILDER	10/31/2014
BIS	OT	ISSUED	WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION CORP	04/10/2007
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	PIONEER GENERAL CONSTRUCT	03/01/2007
BIS	EQ	RE-ISSUED	ACE SCAFFOLD CO. INC.	01/02/2007
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	ACE SCAFFOLD CO. INC.	11/21/2006
BIS	PL	ISSUED	A.M.K CONTRACTING CORP	04/22/2002
BIS	OT	ISSUED	A.M.K. CONTRACTING CORP	04/22/2002
BIS	PL	ISSUED	ACTIVE FIRE SPRINKLER CORP	03/11/1998
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AXIOM PLUMBING & HEATING CORP	06/05/1995
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AHA GENERAL CONST CORP	03/07/1995
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AXIOM PLUMBING & HEATING CORP	02/15/1995
BIS	OT	ISSUED	AHA GENERAL CONST CORP	10/27/1994

1 project · most recent 05/01/2023

Water/Sanitary

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
05/01/2023	—	—	Water/Sanitary

7 projects · most recent 05/30/2025

General Wiring

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
05/30/2025	Permit Issued	LIT MODE ELECL CONTG INC	—
04/23/2025	Permit Issued	AUJLA ELECTRIC CORP	—
04/12/2021	Permit Issued	FIVE STAR ELECTRIC CORP.	General Wiring
02/24/2021	Complete	FIVE STAR ELECTRIC CORP.	—
01/09/2020	Complete	JEMCO ELECT. CONTRS INC	General Wiring
09/09/2019	Complete	Q.Y. ELECTRIC, INC	—
03/06/2018	Complete	Q.Y. ELECTRIC, INC	—

1 project · most recent 10/01/2025

Sidewalk Shed

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
10/01/2025	Permit Issued	J & N CONSTRUCTION GROUP	Sidewalk Shed

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 35

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
10/08/2024	Fire-Resistance Rated Construction	—	progress
10/08/2024	Interior lighting power	—	energy_progress
10/08/2024	Maintenance information	—	energy_progress
10/08/2024	Electrical motors and elevators	—	energy_progress
10/08/2024	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	—	progress
10/08/2024	Post-installed Anchors	—	special
10/08/2024	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	—	special
10/08/2024	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	—	special
10/08/2024	Final	—	progress
03/14/2023	Post-installed Anchors	—	special
03/14/2023	Concrete - Cast-In-Place	—	special
03/10/2023	Insulation placement and R values	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Duct leakage testing, insulation and design	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Shutoff dampers	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Fenestration and door U-factor and product ratings	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Energy Code Compliance Inspections	—	progress
03/10/2023	HVAC-R and service water heating system controls	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Maintenance information	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	HVAC-R and service water piping design and insulation	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Vestibules	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Fenestration areas	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Air barrier - visual inspection	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Fenestration air leakage	—	energy_progress
03/10/2023	Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints	—	special
03/10/2023	Heating Systems	—	special

Latest 25 of 35.

▾Documents — 190 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings11

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch10

09/03/2026B00025024-I1Request digital key ↗

09/03/2026B00025026-I1Request digital key ↗

08/27/2026B00765792-I1Request digital key ↗

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▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Construction Fence1

09/02/2026B00378931-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits27

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION17

06/06/2023321675479Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION9

02/19/2022321675479Open ↗

12/17/2020321675479Open ↗

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▸BISTEMPORARY FENCE APPLICATION & PERMIT1

12/17/2020321675479Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications43

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION23

09/30/2019340504181Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature10

09/03/2026B00025024-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026B00025026-I1Open ↗

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3

12/22/2014340218222Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY3

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION3

12/22/2014340218222Open ↗

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10/30/2014340202202Open ↗

▸BISAPPLICANT OWNER SIGNATURE1

05/17/2017340504181Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment2

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE2

10/30/2017321675479Open ↗

10/25/2017321675479Open ↗

▸Safety & Tenant Protection6

▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes5

07/17/2018321675479Open ↗

07/05/2018321675479Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan1

08/13/2026B00378931-I1Open ↗

▸Environmental & Asbestos3

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)1

12/22/2014340218222Open ↗

▸BISDEP ASBESTOS PROJECT COMPLETION FORM1

09/30/2019340504181Open ↗

▸BISASBESTOS: COMPLETION OR CLOSEOUT (ACP20/21/5)1

08/05/2019340504181Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance20

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY9

07/27/2023321675479Open ↗

05/10/2021321675479Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS8

09/30/2019340504181Open ↗

08/05/2019340504181Open ↗

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS2

09/30/2019340504181Open ↗

08/05/2019340504181Open ↗

▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1

10/30/2014340202202Open ↗

▸Inspections & Test Reports19

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY16

07/27/2023321675479Open ↗

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE/TEST CYLINDER1

12/17/2020321675479Open ↗

▸BISSOIL REPORT1

07/05/2018321675479Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: CONCRETE DESIGN MIX1

12/17/2020321675479Open ↗

▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs20

▸DOB NOWFee Exempt Supporting Document - DOF ACRIS report or BIB letter11

09/03/2026B00025024-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026B00025026-I1Open ↗

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▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST5

09/30/2019340504181Open ↗

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

07/05/2018321675479Open ↗

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▸BISSUPERSEDING LETTER1

02/19/2022321675479Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership11

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT11

04/10/2020321675479Open ↗

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▸Filing & Intake Forms21

▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION9

07/05/2023321675479Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET5

10/30/2017321675479Open ↗

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET4

05/17/2017340504181Open ↗

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▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM3

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▸Other Documents7

▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION3

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▸BISSupporting Document: Fee Exempt1

05/17/2017340504181Open ↗

▸BISHYDROSTATIC CALCULATIONS1

09/01/2020321675479Open ↗

▸DOB NOWCalculations1

08/13/2026B01126246-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWManufacturer's Specifications1

08/13/2026B01126246-I1Open ↗