A shop drawing shows a different stair rail attachment than the approved structural detail. What is the best interpretation?
Correct Answer
C) Get approval before fabrication.
Shop drawings coordinate fabrication but do not automatically authorize changes to approved design requirements.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Shop drawings coordinate fabrication but do not automatically authorize changes to approved design requirements.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Product data.
Product data. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for submittal review.
Option B: Material sample.
Material sample. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for submittal review.
Option D: Closeout submittal.
Closeout submittal. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for submittal review.
Memory Technique
When shop clashes with drawings, let the contract speak before Checking Rail.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Submittal review from CSLB B General Building Study Guide; California Building Code, Title. / Title 24 California Building Code approved construction documents; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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