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San Jose permit guide

# Do You Need a Permit to Remodel in San Jose?

By [Sal Taraboulsi, Owner](https://qabuilders.com/author/sal-taraboulsi/) | Published October 24, 2026 | Updated October 24, 2026

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Yes, you need a permit to remodel in San Jose when the work adds space, changes the layout of walls or windows, alters framing, or adds electrical, plumbing or mechanical work beyond the small repairs the City exempts. Cosmetic work needs none: painting, new flooring, new countertops, and cabinet refacing or replacement with no structural change.

Whoever signs the permit application is responsible for all work under it, so the City recommends a licensed contractor as the applicant. QA Builders is a licensed California general building contractor in San Jose (CSLB License #1073096). We navigate San Jose's permitting process on your behalf, handling all paperwork and inspections.

For the job itself, see how we work on [kitchen remodeling](https://qabuilders.com/kitchen-remodeling/), [bathroom remodeling](https://qabuilders.com/bathroom-remodeling/), [home additions](https://qabuilders.com/home-additions/), [ADUs](https://qabuilders.com/adu-builders/) and [garage conversions in San Jose](https://qabuilders.com/garage-conversion-san-jose/), or call [(669) 213-8077](tel:+16692138077).

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## Which remodeling projects need a permit in San Jose?

San Jose decides mostly by what the work touches: structure, floor area, or electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. The table follows the City's published rules for a single-family home; the complete list of exempt work is in Municipal Code Section 24.02.110, summarized on the City's page [When Is a Building Permit Required?](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/start-your-project/when-is-a-building-permit-required).

| Project | Permit? | How the City handles it |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paint, new flooring, new countertops, cabinet refacing or replacement, tile with no structural change | No | Exempt surface work |
| Kitchen or bathroom: new fixtures and appliances in the same spots and the same number, with new electrical, plumbing or ventilation work, and no change to walls, windows or framing | Yes | A “minor remodel”: online permit at SJPermits.org; the Permit Card downloads once the fee is paid |
| Kitchen or bathroom that moves or adds a fixture or appliance, or changes walls, windows or framing | Yes | A “major remodel”: plans, reviewed before the permit is issued |
| Opening up or removing a load-bearing wall | Yes | Plans; never eligible for Over-the-Counter service |
| Room addition or bump-out on a one-story house | Yes | Plans; Over-the-Counter possible under 500 sq ft when the lot and design meet the City's criteria, otherwise Residential Express or Standard Plan Review |
| Second-story addition, or any addition to a two-story house | Yes | Plans through Standard Plan Review for a two-story house; Planning may require a Single-Family House Permit first |
| Whole-house remodel that changes layout, structure or systems | Yes | Plans; Standard Plan Review when the remodel is over 750 sq ft or the house has two stories |
| ADU, junior ADU or garage conversion | Yes | Plans reviewed through the City's ADU process |
| Retrofit window in the existing opening: frame and flashing untouched, exterior finish left in place, house not on the Historic Resources Inventory | No | Exempt; a permit is needed when the frame or the flashing (including the nailing fin) is altered, when stucco or other exterior finish is removed, or when the house is on the Historic Resources Inventory |
| Roof repair or replacement | Under 25% of the roof: no | Exempt only if under 25%, no framing work and no more than once in 12 months; 25% or more needs a permit |
| Water heater replacement | Yes | Online plumbing permit |
| Swapping outlets or switches in existing boxes, breakers or fuses | No | Exempt; replacing the main disconnect needs a permit |

For kitchens and bathrooms, the line between an online permit and a set of plans is simple. Keep every sink, toilet, shower, tub, range and appliance where it is and in the same number, leave walls, windows and framing alone, and the new wiring, plumbing or venting is a minor remodel. Move one fixture, add one, or build a wall (even a short one to close off a vanity area), and the City treats it as a major remodel. Our [kitchen remodel cost guide](https://qabuilders.com/kitchen-remodel-cost-san-jose/) and [bathroom remodel cost guide](https://qabuilders.com/bathroom-remodel-cost-san-jose/) show what each level of work does to the budget.

## What you can do without a permit, and where that stops

Several exempt items carry a limit, and crossing it turns a small job into permitted work:

- **Drywall.** Hanging sheetrock and taping joints is exempt; fire-rated sheetrock is not.
- **Subfloor.** Floor sheathing repairs are exempt up to 10 square feet.
- **Plumbing repairs.** Fixing a drain, faucet, toilet or leak, or clearing a stoppage, is exempt. Once a concealed trap, drainpipe or vent pipe has to be replaced, the City counts it as new work that needs a plumbing permit.
- **Electrical.** Replacing outlets and switches in existing boxes, breakers or fuses is exempt. Electrical work beyond the City's exempt list, and replacing a main disconnect, needs a permit.
- **Small structures.** A shed or other accessory building of 120 square feet or less is exempt if it will not be wired. A deck is exempt only if it is detached from the house, 200 square feet or less, no higher than 30 inches above grade at any point, and not serving a required exit door.

Exempt does not mean free of the code: the City states that no project may violate City codes or state or federal law. An online permit also covers only the work it names. If the inspector finds more than that, which the City calls “scope creep”, you have to pull the additional permits.

## Who pulls the permit: the contractor or the homeowner?

Whoever signs the San Jose permit application is responsible for all work done under that permit and holds the liability for the project. That is why the City strongly recommends that a licensed contractor sign it ([Who Can Apply for a Building Permit?](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/start-your-project/who-can-apply-for-a-permit)). For an online permit, the applicant can only be a licensed contractor or the property owner. For a permit issued after plan review, the signature is limited to the owner of record, a licensed contractor, an authorized agent of either, or an authorized tenant, even when an architect or designer submits the plans.

### When your contractor pulls it

A contractor may only pull permits that match its state license class: a C-36 plumbing contractor pulls plumbing permits, a C-10 electrical contractor electrical ones. When a remodel combines more than two trades under one contract, such as plumbing, electrical and carpentry in a kitchen, the Contractors State License Board says to hire a licensed “B” General Building contractor, who may do all of the work or subcontract parts of it to specialty contractors.

To sign in San Jose the contractor enters its license number, holds a current City business tax certificate and shows workers' compensation coverage if it has employees.

QA Builders holds a California Class B General Building license, CSLB License #1073096, with the $25,000 contractor's bond and workers' compensation insurance on file with the state board. You can check any contractor on the [CSLB license lookup](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx) before you sign.

### When you pull it as an owner-builder

Foundation layout for a front addition at a San Jose home, before framing

California law lets a homeowner improve the home they live in without a contractor's license when the work is done before any sale, they have lived there for the 12 months before the work is completed, and they have not used this exemption on more than two structures in three years ([CSLB owner-builder overview](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Building_Officials/Owner_Builder_Overview.aspx); Business and Professions Code 7044).

In San Jose the owner-builder also signs Form #311, the Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Verification of Information: you initial every provision, an agent cannot sign it for you, and the City issues no permit without it. You show ID at issuance and must be the owner of record with the County Tax Assessor, or bring proof of a recent purchase.

What you initial on that form is the real price of the choice:

- You may be liable for injuries to unlicensed workers and their employees on your property, and your homeowner's insurance may not cover them.
- If you pay anyone other than licensed contractors and the construction is worth at least $500 in labor and materials, you may be treated as an employer under state and federal law, with payroll taxes and workers' compensation to handle.
- If you sell, you may be liable to later owners for latent defects in the work.

As owner-builder you also schedule the inspections, correct anything that fails and get it inspected again, and make sure workers and suppliers are paid, or face possible mechanics liens on the property (CSLB, “Owner-Builders Beware!”).

## How the San Jose permit process works, step by step

1. **Confirm the City is your permit office.** Some addresses inside San Jose's borders are unincorporated pockets that the County of Santa Clara permits. Search the address at [SJPermits.org](https://www.sjpermits.org/): “Incorporated: yes” means the City of San Jose issues your permit.
2. **Check what can shape the design.** Before anything is drawn, look up easements, flood and geologic hazard zones, Planned Development zoning, a listing on the Historic Resources Inventory, trees that need a removal permit, wildland-urban interface areas, and the setbacks and height limits of your zoning district. The City's [Design Considerations](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/start-your-project/design-considerations) page covers each one; a geologic hazard zone, for example, adds a clearance before the building permit.
3. **Find out whether Planning comes first.** A new house or an addition needs a [Single-Family House Permit](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/planning-division/start-a-new-project-or-use/applications-and-appointments/single-family-house-permit) from the Planning Division before the building permit when it will exceed 30 feet or two stories in height, bring the floor area ratio above 0.45 (garages, basements, accessory structures and ADUs do not count), sit within 100 feet of a creek on a lot of half an acre or more, involve a house or site on the Historic Resources Inventory, or create, replace or reconfigure 10,000 square feet or more of impervious surface. A project within the administrative criteria is decided by the Director of Planning, with no appeal; others go to a public hearing, with more time, an added fee and notice to neighbors within 300 feet.
4. **Prepare the plans.** For a wood-frame one- or two-story house, state law lets anyone draw an addition or remodel, but any part that departs from conventional wood framing must be designed by a licensed architect or engineer, and the City's Building Official can require one on any project ([Plans That Require an Architect or Engineer](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/about-building-permits/plans-that-require-an-architect-or-engineer)). The City warns that inaccurate plans mean resubmittals and more fees.
5. **Apply through the service that fits.** Online, Over-the-Counter, Residential Express or Standard Plan Review, compared in the next section.
6. **Pay and answer the reviewer.** On Standard Plan Review, review starts only after the fees are paid and complete, accurate plans are uploaded to SJePlans. Comments go to the ePlan applicant, who uploads corrected sheets until the plans are approved and the final fees are paid.
7. **Get the Permit Card.** It lists the inspections your scope needs and must stay on site for the inspector.
8. **Build and pass the inspections.** Each stage is inspected before it is covered (see inspection day below).
9. **Final inspection.** When the building final is approved, the permit's status at SJPermits.org changes from Under Inspection to Finaled. Keep the approved plans, the inspection notices and the signed Permit Card.

One state rule applies at step 9 to every alteration of a single-family home. Under California Civil Code 1101.4, final permit approval of any alteration to a single-family home requires that every noncompliant plumbing fixture in the house be replaced: toilets that use more than 1.6 gallons per flush, showerheads over 2.5 gallons per minute and interior faucets over 2.2 gallons per minute. A kitchen permit in an older house can therefore include new toilets and showerheads elsewhere.

## Online, over-the-counter, express or plan review: which path, and how long

| Path | What qualifies | How and when the permit is issued |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online permit | 56 types of simple projects, including minor kitchen and bathroom remodels, water heaters and reroofs; most need no plans | Downloaded from SJPermits.org once the fee is paid |
| Over-the-Counter | A one-story single-family house: an addition under 500 sq ft, a remodel of 750 sq ft or less, or both within 750 sq ft with the addition under 500 (limits below) | In person at the Permit Center, during your visit, if the plans and documents are accurate; allow at least an hour and arrive before 3:00 p.m. |
| Residential Express | The same property and size limits, but engineered trusses and simple lateral loads are accepted; the plans must be reviewable in one appointment | In a virtual meeting (Tuesday to Thursday mornings, booked up to two weeks ahead, with the files uploaded the day you book); the fee is 1.5 times the plan review fee |
| Standard Plan Review | Everything else that needs plans, including additions over 500 sq ft, remodels over 750 sq ft, additions and remodels of any size on a two-story house, ADUs and code enforcement compliance cases | After the plans are approved and the final fees are paid |

Over-the-Counter service is not available when any of these apply:

- the design needs engineering or calculations, or removes or alters a load-bearing wall, beam or roof framing;
- the project involves a basement or a complex foundation, or builds in an easement;
- an ordinance-size tree has to come out and its removal permit is not yet issued;
- the lot is in a Planned Development zoning district, flood zone A, AE, AH or AO, a geologic hazard or landslide zone, or a wildland-urban interface area;
- the property has a code violation or an open code enforcement case;
- the house is on the Historic Resources Inventory and the project is an addition (a remodel there needs a Planning clearance first).

Residential Express shares the property limits and also excludes irregular layouts, advanced lateral analysis, basements, complex foundations and non-conventional structural systems such as steel or concrete.

For Standard Plan Review, the City publishes approximate targets for each round of review, in working days ([Plan Review Time Frames](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/businesses/development-services-permit-center/building-permit-services/standard-plan-review-service/plan-review-time-frames)):

| Single-family project | First review | Each later round |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Addition to a one-story house | 10 working days | 5 working days |
| Addition to a two-story house | 15 working days | 7 working days |
| Alteration with no structural calculations | 10 working days | 5 working days |
| New single-family house | 20 working days | 10 working days |

Those targets do not count the time to draw the plans, the days you take to answer comments, or a Planning permit that has to come first. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work on a single-family home is not plan-checked separately: the building inspector reviews it in the field.

### How long a permit stays valid

Until the final inspection is approved, a San Jose building permit expires either 12 months after it was issued or 180 days after the last inspection approval or partial approval. Ask for an extension before it expires, by phone at 408-535-3555 or by email to buildingpermits@sanjoseca.gov; an approved extension adds 180 days to the original expiration date. A second extension takes a letter to the Chief Building Official, is at that official's sole discretion with no appeal, and can run up to 360 days. No permit gets more than two extensions, 540 days in total (Bulletin #203).

A permit that lapses has to be refiled. If all rough inspections passed, the City may issue a Permit To Final; with only some, you pay for an Inspection Survey first; with none, you apply again, with plans updated to the zoning and building codes in force at that time.

## What happens at a San Jose building inspection

Wooden foundation forms and an open trench for a front addition on a single-story San Jose house

A front addition in San Jose by QA Builders at the foundation stage. This is what the City’s foundation inspection covers before concrete is placed: where the new structure sits on the lot, and the forms, reinforcing steel and anchor bolts.

Your Permit Card marks which of these inspections your scope needs: foundation (before concrete), under-slab or under-floor (pipes, conduit and ducts in place before the floor closes), rough plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical (before anything is covered), framing, lath, insulation, fire-resistive assemblies, and final. The building final is approved only after every other inspection on the permit has passed. A small project on an online permit may need just one or two visits.

How inspection day runs in San Jose ([Inspection Success](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/?NavID=9083)):

- You decide when the work is ready, then schedule at SJPermits.org or by calling 408-535-3555.
- The assigned inspector calls between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., possibly from a blocked number, and gives a two-hour arrival window that can start as early as 8:00 a.m.
- Someone must be on site for the whole window. The minimum slot is 30 minutes, 10 of them the inspector's travel time, and a missed inspection is not refunded.
- Have the Permit Card, earlier inspection notices, the approved plans and any HERS or manufacturer documents ready; utilities on, fixtures and fans working, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms working; and an OSHA-compliant ladder for the attic or roof, because inspectors do not bring one.
- Each item gets a result: OK, PA (partial approval), CN (correction notice), NR (not ready) or NN (not needed). Corrections are made and inspected again.

## What San Jose permit fees depend on

San Jose's building fees come from the City's fee schedule, not from a percentage of your contract. In the schedule in effect since August 11, 2026, residential permit issuance is $211 per hour, plan review $325 per hour (at least 15 minutes for an over-the-counter review and one hour at intake) and inspection $315 per hour, or the table amount for your project if that is greater ([Building Permit Fees](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/building-division/building-permit-fees)). For single-family additions and alterations the table steps up by size:

| Addition or alteration size | Permit issuance | Plan review | Inspection |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Up to 750 sq ft | $211 | $1,137 | $1,732 |
| 751 to 2,250 sq ft | $422 | $1,950 | $2,520 |
| Over 2,250 sq ft | $633 | $2,925 | $3,622 |

Garages, unfinished basements and garage, basement or attic conversions use the same table by square footage. For permits issued online, the minimum issuance fee is 50% of the listed processing fee. On top of these base fees, a project can add:

- sub-trade permits for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, at $315 per hour of required inspection time;
- Residential Express review at 1.5 times the plan review fee;
- City development taxes collected when the permit is issued, several of them a percentage of the building valuation;
- a refundable Construction and Demolition Diversion Deposit where it applies, and Planning fees when a Single-Family House Permit is required;
- a 2.66% third-party fee on credit card payments, which an eCheck avoids.

The City's online fee estimator is in beta for ADUs and new single-family homes; for other projects it asks you to email the Permit Cost Estimate Worksheet to BuildingPermits@sanjoseca.gov. The permit also adds work to the job, such as a ducted exhaust fan or new water-saving fixtures. Our cost guides price that work for a [kitchen remodel](https://qabuilders.com/kitchen-remodel-cost-san-jose/), a [bathroom remodel](https://qabuilders.com/bathroom-remodel-cost-san-jose/), a [home addition](https://qabuilders.com/home-addition-cost-san-jose/) and an [ADU](https://qabuilders.com/adu-cost-san-jose/).

## Unpermitted work: what it means when you sell or refinance

San Jose has required permits for construction since 1928, and work done without a required permit is treated as illegally constructed. The City's Bulletin #202, How to Legalize Unpermitted Work ([Building Bulletins & Forms](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/building-division/bulletins-forms)), is direct about what that means for an owner: neither the passing of time nor a change of ownership makes the work legal, the current owner is responsible for correcting it, and liability insurance typically does not cover the parts of a property improved without a permit.

### Selling

The City reminds owners that state law requires sellers to disclose unpermitted work. California's transfer disclosure rules (Civil Code 1102 and the sections that follow) apply to sales of single-family residential property, with the exemptions listed in section 1102.2, and any waiver of them is void. A seller of a single-family home also has to disclose in writing whether it still has noncompliant plumbing fixtures (Civil Code 1101.4).

### Refinancing

Neither the City nor the state sources above set a rule for refinancing; what a lender or appraiser asks about permits is their decision, so ask your lender early. What anyone can check is the record. A property search at SJPermits.org lists the permits pulled for the address, and the City states that anyone can see their status ([Check Your Permit Status](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/business/development-services-permit-center/online-permits-at-sjpermits-org/how-to-check-your-permit-status)). A permit marked Finaled is the City's record that the work passed its final inspection.

### Legalizing work done without a permit

- **Work you can still see**, when every part of it can be easily inspected, such as a deck or a water heater or furnace replacement: get a building permit as if it were a new project.
- **Work behind finishes**, such as wiring or plumbing closed in a kitchen or bathroom: call Code Enforcement at 408-535-7770 for an inspection; the inspector tells you the steps to legalize it ([Legalizing Construction](https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/planning-building-code-enforcement/code-enforcement/legalizing-construction)).
- **Today's codes apply.** Legalized work must meet current zoning, building and energy codes, and all permit fees and the cost of bringing it up to code apply.
- **A fee for work without a permit.** The fee schedule charges an amount equal to the permit issuance, plan review and permit fees, whether or not a permit is then issued, and may add a survey fee for inspections made before the permit is issued.
- **Citations.** The City can issue a $1,000 citation for unpermitted work; owners who seek compliance on their own may avoid one.
- **Unpermitted ADUs.** An ADU or junior ADU built or converted without a permit before January 1, 2020 has a separate, penalty-free state program (AB 2533), covered on our [garage conversion page](https://qabuilders.com/garage-conversion-san-jose/).
- **Older or annexed homes.** For annexed properties and homes built before 1946, the County of Santa Clara may hold the permit records (408-299-5700).

## Remodeling permit questions from San Jose homeowners

Vaulted great room with the kitchen beyond in a San Jose home addition

### Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in San Jose?

Yes, unless the work is purely cosmetic. Replacing the sink, range or other appliances in the same spots with new wiring, plumbing or venting is a minor remodel on an online permit; moving one, adding one, or changing a wall or window needs plans. The City requires kitchen exhaust fans to be ducted outside with a HERS report.

### Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom?

In San Jose, yes, once the work goes past paint, tile, counters and cabinets. A bathroom with a tub or shower must have a fan of at least 50 CFM ducted outside (an opening window does not count), and the permit brings in the state rule that every noncompliant (high-flow) toilet, showerhead and faucet in the house is replaced before final approval.

### Can I replace a tub with a walk-in shower without a permit?

No. Swapping a tub for a shower replaces a fixture with new plumbing work. With the shower in the same spot and no wall or framing change, San Jose permits it as a minor remodel online; moving it, or changing a wall, makes it a major remodel with plans. The City's minimums apply: a shower pan of at least 1,024 square inches and 30 inches in every direction, and a door with a 22-inch clear opening.

### Do I need a permit for a home addition in San Jose?

Always. Additions are on the City's list of work that needs a building permit, with plans checked against zoning, building and fire codes. A one-story addition under 500 square feet that meets every Over-the-Counter criterion can be permitted in one visit; others go through plan review, and a tall or large addition may need a Single-Family House Permit first. Our [home addition cost guide](https://qabuilders.com/home-addition-cost-san-jose/) covers the budget.

### How much does a contractor charge to pull a permit?

City fees come from the fee schedule above, by project type and size; what a contractor charges for plans, the application and managing inspections is part of its quote. Ask every bidder to show city fees and permit work as separate lines so the quotes compare. We provide detailed estimates during consultation.

### What if a contractor says the job does not need a permit?

Check the scope against the City's lists above. Under California law, anyone who contracts to perform work on a project that requires a building permit must hold a current, valid CSLB license, and in San Jose the owner stays responsible for correcting unpermitted work, even after a sale.

## What homeowners say about permits and inspections

A selection of Google reviews in which homeowners describe the permit and inspection side of their project.

New kitchen with long quartz island in a San Jose home additionOpen kitchen and living area under a vaulted beam ceiling in San JoseOpen-plan living and kitchen space in a 625 sq ft San Jose additionSee the project →

[Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=1226421002748394112)

> "They were able to skillfully navigate the city’s labyrinthine processes around permits and inspections, and complete a complex job with multiple vendors..."

Read the full review →

F**Fazal A.**625 sq ft addition and home remodel · San Jose

Remodeled San Jose kitchen with dark shaker cabinets, stainless appliances and wood-look floorsGalley kitchen remodel with a peninsula and recessed lighting in San JoseDark shaker cabinets with brass pulls, white range hood and stone-look backsplash in San JoseSee the project →

[Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=1226421002748394112)

> "Needless to say, it was a blessing to have the team at QA Builders to navigate us through the remodeling and permitting process. They truly have it down to a science."

Read the full review →

J**Jason T.**Kitchen remodel and home facelift · San Jose

[Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=1226421002748394112)

> "Poli and the team helped and managed the whole process (quote, material selections and shopping, city permit and actual construction works) and it has been wonderful to work with them."

Read the full review →

J**Jiye L.**Master bathroom shower rebuild

[Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=1226421002748394112)

> "They passed all inspection on the first time and Sal came over everyday at least twice a day to check on his team and to make sure me and my wife both satisfied with the work."

Read the full review →

L**Luther P.**2 bathrooms remodel

[Read more homeowner reviews →](https://qabuilders.com/testimonials/)

## Plan your permitted remodel with QA Builders

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With 15+ years of Bay Area experience and 500+ completed projects, we provide complete design-build and construction services, including permitting and project management. For a remodel that needs plans, we collaborate with top architects and engineers, and every project receives a dedicated project manager so you know who to turn to every step of the way. On ADUs the same work appears as Design & Architecture and Permit & Zoning Navigation on our [ADU builders page](https://qabuilders.com/adu-builders/).

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