A contractor discovers they need to install additional structural supports not shown in the original plans. Under Nevada building codes, what must they do before proceeding?
Correct Answer
A) Obtain revised plans and permits from the building department
Nevada building codes require that structural modifications be properly engineered, documented in revised plans, and approved through the permit process before installation.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Nevada building codes require that any structural modifications be properly documented in revised plans, reviewed by the building department, and approved with a revised permit before work proceeds. Structural changes affect the safety and integrity of the building and cannot be made without proper engineering documentation and official approval.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Proceed with work and document changes
Proceeding with work and documenting changes afterward violates Nevada building code requirements. Structural modifications require advance approval, not after-the-fact documentation. Working without proper permits on structural changes is a code violation.
Option C: Notify the owner and continue working
Notifying the owner is good communication practice but does not satisfy the legal requirement under Nevada building codes. The owner's knowledge of the change does not substitute for the required permit process with the building department.
Option D: Stop work until the architect approves changes
Stopping work until the architect approves changes alone is insufficient. While architect review may be part of the process, the permit must ultimately be obtained from the building department — not just approved by the architect. The building department issues the official permit.
Memory Technique
For structural changes: think 'Revise, Review, Permit, then Proceed.' Any change to the structural plans requires revised plans → building department review → new/revised permit → only then can work continue. Never proceed on a structural change without a permit.
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