A site plan requires spoil at least 24 inches from a trench edge, but the pile is 6 inches from the edge. How much farther back must it move?
Correct Answer
C) 18 inches.
The pile must move 24 inches minus 6 inches, which equals 18 more inches.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The pile must move 24 inches minus 6 inches, which equals 18 more inches.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 12 inches.
12 inches. is below the supported result for excavation safety; it likely drops a required step.
Option B: 16 inches.
16 inches. is below the supported result for excavation safety; it likely drops a required step.
Option D: 24 inches.
24 inches. is above the supported result for excavation safety; it likely adds a step the rule does not support.
Memory Technique
Excavation Safety lock for Correcting Trench: pile is the harm, move is the guard.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Excavation safety from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB Law and Business. / Title 8 excavation material storage; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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