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      "name": "Step 1: [ ] Inspect concrete foundation walls for moisture or leaks — Water…",
      "text": "[ ] Inspect concrete foundation walls for moisture or leaks — Water intrusion must be resolved completely before wood or insulation touches the space.",
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      "name": "Step 2: [ ] Measure finished ceiling clearance to verify a 7-foot height al…",
      "text": "[ ] Measure finished ceiling clearance to verify a 7-foot height allowance — Habitable rooms usually require a minimum finished ceiling height of seven feet under standard residential codes.",
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      "name": "Step 3: [ ] Identify all structural support posts and load-bearing partitio…",
      "text": "[ ] Identify all structural support posts and load-bearing partitions — Non-bearing room dividers use standard stud spacing, but support posts require dedicated engineering and framing considerations.",
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      "name": "Step 4: [ ] Source pressure-treated lumber for all slab-contact bottom plat…",
      "text": "[ ] Source pressure-treated lumber for all slab-contact bottom plates — Building codes require treated wood or approved barriers wherever framing rests directly on concrete floors.",
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      "name": "Step 5: [ ] Map out locations for cleanouts, shutoff valves, and electrical…",
      "text": "[ ] Map out locations for cleanouts, shutoff valves, and electrical panels — Wall frames must never enclose or obstruct necessary utility shutoffs without leaving accessible openings.",
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      "name": "Step 6: [ ] Secure building permits from your local jurisdiction — Most mun…",
      "text": "[ ] Secure building permits from your local jurisdiction — Most municipalities mandate approved building permits prior to constructing new walls or adding living space.",
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      "name": "Step 7: [ ] Mark fireblocking positions at 10-foot intervals and wall-ceili…",
      "text": "[ ] Mark fireblocking positions at 10-foot intervals and wall-ceiling junctions — Fire stops are required in concealed spaces to prevent the rapid spread of flames and draft between cavities.",
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      "name": "Step 8: [ ] Verify required egress window dimensions if framing a bedroom —…",
      "text": "[ ] Verify required egress window dimensions if framing a bedroom — Sleeping areas have strict opening size and well-clearance standards that framing must not infringe upon.",
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