During final project closeout, the owner requests as-built drawings showing a mechanical room modification made during construction. The original drawings show the room as designed, but field conditions required relocating equipment. What should be included in the as-built drawings?
Correct Answer
C) The actual installed locations and configurations
As-built drawings must accurately reflect the actual installed conditions and configurations as they exist after construction completion, not the original design intent.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
As-built drawings serve as the permanent record of what was actually constructed and installed in the field. They must accurately document the final, actual conditions including equipment locations, configurations, and any modifications made during construction. The purpose is to provide building owners, future contractors, and maintenance personnel with precise information about the actual installed systems, not what was originally planned.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Only the original design locations
Showing only original design locations would be misleading and potentially dangerous for future work, as it wouldn't reflect the actual field conditions that exist in the building.
Option B: Both original and final locations with notes
While showing both locations might seem comprehensive, it creates confusion and clutter on the drawings. As-built drawings should clearly show only the final, actual conditions without ambiguity.
Option D: A reference to change order documentation only
Simply referencing change order documentation doesn't provide the visual clarity and precise dimensional information needed for as-built drawings. Future users need to see actual locations and configurations, not hunt through paperwork.
Memory Technique
Think 'AS-BUILT = AS-REALITY' - the drawings must match what someone would actually see if they walked into the completed building.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code, Chapter 1, Section 107 (Submittal Documents) and AIA Document standards for as-built drawing requirements
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