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remove and replace the pipe. Contractor contends that scratches are purely cosmetic and do not affect the functionality or longevity of the pipe. Any recommendations for an expert to inspect the pipe and opine as to whether it needs to be replaced?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Angela M. Covington, Esq.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#49702E">Carey, O’Malley, Whitaker, Mueller,<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#49702E">Roberts & Smith, P.A.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">712 South Oregon Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Tampa, Florida 33606<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Ph 813-250-0577 / Fax 813-250-9898<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Email:
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