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        "text": "Yes, virtually all structural house extensions require building permits, structural engineering reviews, and municipal inspections. Because additions expand your home's footprint or structural envelope, local building departments must review plans for zoning setbacks, foundation depth, wind-load framing, and electrical or plumbing compliance. For example, projects across Hillsborough County and surrounding municipalities require approved architectural drawings before excavation begins. A professional contractor oversees the application process, submits blueprints, schedules required city or county building inspections, and ensures the finished addition receives a certificate of occupancy upon final inspection.",
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