You've scheduled a foundation inspection for 2:00 PM, but concrete pour delays mean the foundation won't be ready until the next day. What should you do?
Correct Answer
B) Reschedule the inspection for when the work is ready
Inspections should only be scheduled when work is ready for inspection. Rescheduling prevents wasted time and ensures proper inspection of completed work.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Rescheduling the inspection is the only appropriate action when work is not ready for inspection. Inspections must be conducted on completed work that meets the specified stage requirements. Attempting to inspect incomplete work wastes everyone's time and can lead to improper approvals or missed defects. Professional scheduling practices require coordination between work completion and inspection timing.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Proceed with the inspection as scheduled and explain the delay
Proceeding with an inspection when work is not ready wastes the inspector's time and yours, and may result in the inspector leaving without completing any inspection. This creates scheduling delays and potential additional fees.
Option C: Cancel the inspection and proceed without it
Canceling inspections and proceeding without them is a serious code violation that can result in stop-work orders, fines, and legal liability. All required inspections must be completed and approved before proceeding.
Option D: Have the inspector approve the forms without concrete
Having an inspector approve forms without concrete is inappropriate because foundation inspections typically require the concrete to be in place to verify proper placement, consolidation, and initial curing. This would be an incomplete inspection.
Memory Technique
Think 'Ready to Reschedule' - if work isn't Ready, then Reschedule the inspection rather than waste time
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code - Chapter 1, Section 110 (Inspections) and local jurisdiction inspection procedures
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