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REMODEL EVIDENCE NOTED 
This item is checked if the inspector notes any new electrical work, plumbing work, HVAC work, structural changes, kitchen remodels, etc. The work may be perfect in appearance and the work may be old or new modifications. The item is checked for the following reasons: A municipal building permit may not have been obtained for the remodel and extra risk may be present, such as, but not limited to, zoning regulation infringements, overbuilding of the lot, etc. Amateur workmanship with extra risks may be indicated. Electrical systems may be overextended yet not visible to the inspector. Air-conditioning and heating may be overtaxed. Drainage around the building may have been affected, etc., etc. None of these conditions may actually exist in this particular case but additions to buildings often present these problems. INSPECTION LIMITATION WARNING: The inspector will not ascertain whether the remodel complies with applicable building codes or whether permits were obtained. This is a self-explanatory item. Use your own judgement in determining whether to pursue the situation. If the inspector notices any of the above conditions he or she often will note them in the report. Even if some of the above situations are noted by the inspector other adverse conditions may exist which are not written about. The inspector cannot ascertain whether building permits were obtained for all affected areas even if a permit is presented to cover a specific area. 

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