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        "text": "To provide true independent living, an ADU requires its own plumbing, electrical, and climate control infrastructure. In most situations, plumbing lines are tied into the property’s existing main sewer and water supply, though pipe diameter and fall slope must be evaluated. Electrical demand typically requires installing a subpanel fed from the main service, or upgrading the main panel if service capacity is insufficient for electric ranges and water heaters. For heating and cooling, ductless mini-split systems are frequently installed because they allow independent temperature management without tying into the primary home’s central HVAC ductwork.",
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