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Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. Prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. WORK IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE EZ ALT PERMIT. Demolition of interior non-load-bearing walls. Construction of interior non-load bearing walls. Drywall repair and installation where necessary. Interior paint, trim and finished flooring. Full kitchen renovation @ 1st floor. Full bathroom renovation @ 2nd floor. Installation of new interior doors. Replacement windows at original locations without change in size, with a U-Factor N.T.E. 0.32. There shall be NO work in the basement. 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