I think I found an answer to my second question while browsing a different section of the Q&A:
http://forums.usfirst.org/showthread.php?t=13730
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As defined in Section 6.2.4 of The Manual, the TOWER includes the base and the pipe superstructure. The PLATFORM and the TUNNEL are features of the base, and are therefore part of the TOWER. The carpet under the TOWER is not considered part of the TOWER.
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So, because the PLATFORM and TUNNEL are a part of the base, and the base is a part of the TOWER, touching the PLATFORM or TUNNEL means you are touching the TOWER which means you are then able extend to FINALE CONFIGURATION before the FINALE starts. Right? >_>