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ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW STEEL FRAMING FOR MECHANICAL SUPPORTS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. 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