A contractor in Charlotte is building a 2,400 sq ft single-family home. The foundation inspection fails due to improper reinforcement placement. According to NC building codes, what must happen before concrete placement can resume?
Correct Answer
D) Correct the deficiencies and request re-inspection
NC building codes require that all deficiencies noted in failed inspections must be corrected and a re-inspection must be requested and passed before work can continue.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
NC building codes (based on the IBC/IRC adopted statewide) require that when an inspection fails, the contractor must correct all noted deficiencies and then request a re-inspection. Work cannot proceed until the re-inspection is completed and a passing result is issued. This ensures code compliance is verified before covering up the work.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Hire a structural engineer to approve the work
Hiring a structural engineer to approve the work is not the code-required path after a failed inspection. The building inspector — not a private engineer — has authority to approve the work to proceed. A structural engineer may be involved in designing corrective measures, but the inspector must still re-inspect and approve.
Option B: Wait 24 hours and proceed with placement
Waiting 24 hours and proceeding is not a valid option. There is no time-based exception in the code; the failed inspection remains in effect until a passing re-inspection is issued.
Option C: Submit revised structural drawings only
Submitting revised structural drawings alone is insufficient. Drawings are documents; the actual physical work must be corrected and then inspected in the field before concrete can be placed.
Memory Technique
Failed inspection = Fix then Re-inspect. The sequence is always: Correct → Request re-inspection → Get approval → Proceed. No shortcuts, no waiting periods, no paperwork substitutes.
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