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5. The roof has been replaced. This should be stated in the drawing. The roofing does not appear to have been replace in the last several years. Regardless, the roof will be available for inspection. 6. The roof over the rear porch and the stairway have been added without permits. Plans, sections, and details should be provided for the contruction. There are no indications that the roof has been added within at least 20 years. Please see attached aerial photographs in 2001, 2007, 2012, and 2020. (attachments 6-9). Also, the permit in 1999 indicate a new foundation along with a building permit. (attachment 3). It appears to be consistent with the aerial photographs submitted. The exterior stairway is shown on the proposed plans Interior walls have been moved at both the Main and Attic levels. Structural framing plans for the roof, floor, and walls should be provided substantiating the load paths. There is no evidence that walls, structural or non-structural were moved between 2000 and prior to the current owner's acquisition. The current owner has added walls as shown in the upper floor plan. These are not structural walls. A permit in 1999 (attachment #3) indicated some partition walls were added, likely for the purpose of adding the upstairs bathroom and washing machine and dryer area in the kitchen on the main floor. 8. The floor framing at the Main and Attic levels has been modified to move the staircase. Plans and details demonstrating compliance with the IRC for the modified floors are required. As stated previously, the walls were not moved and the stairway has not be modified. 9. The interior staircase is not code compliant and must be replaced. Provide handrails. The interior staircase was not modified or moved. Code allows for an existing stairway to be maintained when space is limited and significant structural modifications are required. Handrails will be added as noted in proposed plans 10. Insulations is required as follows: a. Under the Main level. Insulate to depth of cavities. b. Attic walls and ceiling (i.e., roof). Insulate to depth of cavities. c. Attic crawl space over level below. Insulate to minimum R-49. d. Insulation in the main walls where exposed due to fire damage. Insulate to the depth of the walls. Insulation schedule shown on proposed plans 11. Access openings are required for all parts of the attic. Attic access is shown in the revised proposed plans