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    <p><font face="Verdana">You ma<font face="Verdana">y want to look at
          NY's exceptions <font face="Verdana">to the IF<font
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/4/2018 11:47 AM, August Goers
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      <div dir="ltr">Hi All in California -
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        <div>New intervening codes in California are on their way
          effective July 1, 2018:</div>
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            <li style="margin-left:15px"><a
href="https://cdn-web.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/errata_central/2016CA-IRC-070118.pdf"
                target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"
                moz-do-not-send="true">https://cdn-web.iccsafe.org/<wbr>wp-content/uploads/errata_<wbr>central/2016CA-IRC-070118.pdf</a></li>
            <li style="margin-left:15px"><a
href="https://cdn-web.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/errata_central/2016CA-IFC-070118.pdf"
                target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)"
                moz-do-not-send="true">https://cdn-web.iccsafe.org/<wbr>wp-content/uploads/errata_<wbr>central/2016CA-IFC-070118.pdf</a></li>
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          It's a long story, but the IRC applies to R3 (single family
          and duplex) buildings and allows for 18" ridge clearance. The
          IFC is intended to follow the same 18" clearance but
          mistakenly the 36" smoke ventilation language was not removed.
          Apparently this was an administrative error that is supposed
          to be corrected.</div>
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                        Goers</span></b></p>
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                      Gothic&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><a
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          <div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 10:36 PM,
            William Miller <span dir="ltr">&lt;<a
                href="mailto:william@millersolar.com" target="_blank"
                moz-do-not-send="true">william@millersolar.com</a>&gt;</span>
            wrote:<br>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d">Darryl:</span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d">If
                      you are talking about California, I must
                      respectfully disagree.  If you are not talking
                      about California, I am ignorant.</span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d">California
                      Fire Code, 2016 version, states the following for
                      group R-3 buildings (which I am fairly certain
                      includes single family homes).  This includes
                      provisions for pitched roofs.  Upon first reading,
                      I do not see any improvements over the previous
                      version (2012) except that it appears clearance
                      from valleys has reduced from 36\u201d to 18\u201d.</span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d">These
                      regulations are implemented by local fire
                      Marshalls in California (sometimes the same person
                      as the Chief, sometimes not).  This gives the
                      Marshalls complete discretion.  I have had good
                      luck negotiating with Marshalls and finding good
                      compromises.</span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d">Excerpt
                      from 2016 California fire code.</span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:#1f497d"> </span></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.1
                        Roof access points. Roof access points</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">shall
                        be located in areas that do not require the
                        placement</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">of
                        ground ladders over openings such as windows</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">or
                        doors, and located at strong points of building
                        construction</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">in
                        locations where the access point does not</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">conflict
                        with overhead obstructions such as tree limbs,</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">wires
                        or signs.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black"> </span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2
                        Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">buildings.
                        Solar photovoltaic systems for Group R-3</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">buildings
                        shall comply with Sections 605.11.1.2.1</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">through
                        605.11.1.2.5.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Exception:
                        These requirements shall not apply to</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">structures
                        designed and constructed in accordance</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">with
                        the California Residential Code.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2.1
                        Size of solar photovoltaic array. Each</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">photovoltaic
                        array shall be limited to 150 feet (45</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">720
                        mm) by 150 feet (45 720 mm). Multiple arrays</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">shall
                        be separated by a 3-foot-wide (914 mm) clear</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">access
                        pathway.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2.2
                        <span style="background:yellow">Hip roof layouts</span>.
                        Panels and modules</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">installed
                        on Group R-3 buildings with hip roof layouts</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">shall
                        be located in a manner that provides a 3-</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">foot-wide
                        (914 mm) clear access pathway from the</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">eave
                        to the ridge on each roof slope where panels</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">and
                        modules are located. The access pathway shall</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">be
                        at a location on the building capable of
                        supporting</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">the
                        fire fighters accessing the roof.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Exception:
                        These requirements shall not apply to</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">roofs
                        with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">horizontal
                        (2:12) or less.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2.3
                        <span style="background:yellow">Single-ridge
                          roofs</span>. Panels and modules</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">installed
                        on Group R-3 buildings with a single</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">ridge
                        shall be located in a manner that provides two,</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">3-foot-wide
                        (914 mm) access pathways from the</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">eave
                        to the ridge on each roof slope where panels</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">and
                        modules are located.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Exception:
                        This requirement shall not apply to</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">roofs
                        with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">horizontal
                        (2:12) or less.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2.4
                        <span style="background:yellow">Roofs with hips
                          and valleys</span>. Panels</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">and
                        modules installed on Group R-3 buildings with</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">roof
                        hips and valleys shall not be located closer
                        than</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">18
                        inches (457 mm) to a hip or a valley where
                        panels/</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">modules
                        are to be placed on both sides of a hip or</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">valley.
                        Where panels are to be located on only one</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">side
                        of a hip or valley that is of equal length, the</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">panels
                        shall be permitted to be placed directly
                        adjacent</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">to
                        the hip or valley.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Exception:
                        These requirements shall not apply to</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">roofs
                        with slopes of two units vertical in 12 units</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">horizontal
                        (2:12) or less.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2.5
                        Allowance for smoke ventilation</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">operations.
                        Panels and modules installed on Group</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">R-3
                        buildings <span style="background:yellow">shall
                          be located not less than 3 feet</span></span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black;background:yellow">(914
                        mm) from the ridge</span></i><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">
                        in order to allow for fire</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">department
                        smoke ventilation operations.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Exception:
                        Panels and modules shall be permitted</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">to
                        be located up to the roof ridge where an</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">alternative
                        ventilation method approved by the</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">fire
                        chief has been provided or where the fire</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">chief
                        has determined vertical ventilation techniques</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">will
                        not be employed.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">605.11.1.2.6
                        Locations of DC conductors. Conduit,</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">wiring
                        systems, and raceways for photovoltaic circuits</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">shall
                        be located as close as possible to the</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">ridge
                        or hip or valley and from the hip or valley as</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">directly
                        as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">hazards
                        and maximize ventilation opportunities.</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">Conduit
                        runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">boxes
                        shall be installed in a manner that minimizes</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">the
                        total amount of conduit on the roof by</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">taking
                        the shortest path from the array to the DC</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">combiner
                        box. The DC combiner boxes shall be</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">located
                        such that conduit runs are minimized in the</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">pathways
                        between arrays. DC wiring shall be</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">installed
                        in metallic conduit or raceways when</span></i></p>
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                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">located
                        within enclosed spaces in a building. Conduit</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">shall
                        run along the bottom of load bearing</span></i></p>
                  <p class="MsoNormal"><i><span
                        style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;color:black">members.</span></i></p>
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                  <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quot;Tahoma&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">
                      RE-wrenches [mailto:<a
                        href="mailto:re-wrenches-bounces@lists.re-wrenches.org"
                        target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">re-wrenches-bounces@<wbr>lists.re-wrenches.org</a>]
                      <b>On Behalf Of </b>Darryl Thayer<br>
                      <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, April 03, 2018 8:51 PM<br>
                      <b>To:</b> newrewrenches<br>
                      <b>Subject:</b> Re: [RE-wrenches] Clearance
                      clarification please</span></p>
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                        <p class="MsoNormal">It is in the building
                          code.  It is for commercial flat roofs not for
                          residential</p>
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                          <p class="MsoNormal">On Tue, Apr 3, 2018, 2:52
                            PM &lt;<a
                              href="mailto:chris@oasismontana.com"
                              target="_blank" moz-do-not-send="true">chris@oasismontana.com</a>&gt;
                            wrote:</p>
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                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
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                                  folks:</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> </span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">What
                                  section of the Code relates to the 3'
                                  clearance for a solar array?  \u2026as in,
                                  the roof area around the array.   I\u2019ve
                                  been scrutinizing the NEC <span
                                    class="m_-7782800806090224303m-8972848310407515883spelle">til</span>
                                  my eyes are crossed\u2026..</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> </span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">THANKS!</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> </span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"> </span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Chris
                                  Daum</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Oasis
                                  Montana Inc.</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">406-777-4309</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">406-777-4309
                                  fax</span></p>
                              <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><a
                                    href="http://www.oasismontana.com"
                                    target="_blank"
                                    moz-do-not-send="true"><span
                                      style="color:#0563c1">www.oasismontana.com</span></a>
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