A contractor is building a single-family home in Georgia. The foundation inspection fails due to improper rebar placement. According to Georgia building codes, what is the next required step?
Correct Answer
D) Correct the deficiency and request re-inspection
When an inspection fails in Georgia, the contractor must correct all noted deficiencies and request a re-inspection before proceeding to the next phase of construction.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
When an inspection fails in Georgia, the proper procedure is to correct the deficiencies identified by the inspector and then request a re-inspection. Construction cannot proceed to the next phase until the failed inspection is passed. This is a fundamental building code compliance requirement.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Hire a structural engineer to approve the work
While a structural engineer may eventually be involved in complex situations, hiring one is not the mandatory next step following a failed inspection. The inspector has already identified the deficiency; the contractor must fix it and get re-inspected by the building department.
Option B: File an appeal with the building department
Filing an appeal is only appropriate when a contractor disputes the inspector's finding. The question states the rebar placement was actually improper — there is nothing to appeal. Appealing a legitimate failure would only delay the project.
Option C: Proceed with construction and address at final inspection
Proceeding with construction after a failed inspection is a serious code violation. In Georgia, it is illegal to continue to the next phase of construction before a failed inspection is corrected and re-inspected. Concrete poured over improperly placed rebar would require demolition.
Memory Technique
Failed inspection = STOP, FIX, CALL BACK. Stop work on that phase, fix the deficiency, then call back the inspector for re-inspection. No shortcuts, no skipping ahead.
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