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        "text": "A dedicated home office addition requires full building permits and inspections under local Florida municipal building codes. Because the addition alters your home's footprint and involves structural framing, electrical runs, insulation, and roof integration, municipal building departments must review plans before construction begins. Working with a licensed and insured contractor ensures the design meets regional wind-load standards and setback rules. We manage the permitting paperwork and scheduled inspections from the design phase through final sign-off.",
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