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FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED (13D), SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.*ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2015 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. 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