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  "name": "When is structural engineering needed for kitchen addition framing?",
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        "text": "Structural engineering is typically required for kitchen addition framing when the project involves significant changes to the existing structure, supports new loads, or includes complex designs. This includes adding a second story, removing load-bearing walls, or constructing large open-span areas that require engineered beams or trusses. In seismically active regions like the Bay Area, a structural engineer's input is crucial to ensure the addition meets earthquake resistance standards and local building codes.",
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        "description": "Structural engineering is needed for kitchen addition framing when there are significant structural changes, new loads, or complex designs, especially in seismic zones."
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  "description": "Structural engineering is needed for kitchen addition framing when there are significant structural changes, new loads, or complex designs, especially in seismi"
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