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Yes No – please select one of the following options:  \nStandard wall construction Advanced/complex wall construction  \nNo additional drawings required. Additional detail regarding the construction  \nassemblies is required to be submitted.  \nWINDOWS  \nAre you installing new windows, window well, or altering the size of an existing window? Yes-please indicate location (bedroom, bathroom, etc) and size (w x h) below  \nNo  \nWindow 1 Location: Size: W mm x H mm  \nWindow 2 Location: Size: W mm x H mm  \nWindow 3 Location: Size: W mm x H mm  \n* Bedroom windows must have a minimum opening of 0.35 m2 (3.8 ft2) with with no dimension less than 380 mm (15 in). Window well  \n* A clear path of 760 mm (30 in) is required between the building or window swing for an exit from a bedroom. A window covered by a deck requires a 760 mm (30 in) clearance between grade and bottom of deck for exiting.  \nSPRAY FOAM  \nWill you be using spray foam for your project?  \nYes-please complete and submit a Spray Foam Insulation Request form with your application.  \nNo  \nSTRUCTURAL CHANGES  \nStructural changes include changes to beams, posts supporting beams, load-bearing walls, floors, wall opening enlargement or new openings in foundation wall.  \nWill there be any structural changes included with your basement development? 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