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1:02 in some knowledge gaps that we've been seeing as new owners take over buildings and new tenants move into spaces. Did you know, Clark County ranks fourth in Washington State for new business applications. We're currently behind King, Pearson, Snohomish Counties. And those guys have a pretty sizable population. Growth is driven by population influx, professionals seeking to avoid the Portland commute. Clark County offers a strong service and food industry sector. The rise in business activity has made Clark County one of the fastest growing areas in the whole state with a high demand for commercial spaces. Considering this exciting news, we want to share today the importance of having business tenant occupancy permitted, whether your building is brand new or long established.

2:00 We're here to walk you through what you need to know from a permitting and zoning compliance perspective. We will discuss the importance of permitting tenant occupancy, identifying the use of a building in its zone, and fire and life safety. We're focusing today on existing buildings that provide commercial tenant space. We won't be covering -- further back, sorry. We won't be covering new building construction or additions during this presentation. We will define and outline the requirements for our Move-In Plus and Tenant Improvement Programs. We will not be covering home business occupancies in this presentation, but there's a wonderful learning lab out on our site if that area interests you.

2:58 So why do we ask you to permit occupancy? In short, it's the law. Code compliance dictates that a building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made until the building official has issued a certificate