During plan review, you notice a conflict between the architectural drawings showing a door location and the structural drawings showing a beam in the same location. What is the most appropriate first action?
Correct Answer
A) Submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the design team
When conflicts exist between drawings, the contractor should submit an RFI to the design team for clarification rather than making assumptions. This ensures proper resolution and maintains project coordination.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Submitting an RFI is the proper protocol when conflicts exist between different drawing sets. The contractor's responsibility is to identify and communicate discrepancies, not to interpret or resolve them independently. This maintains proper project documentation and ensures the design team provides an official resolution that all parties can follow. Making assumptions about drawing precedence could lead to costly errors and potential liability issues.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Follow the architectural drawings since they show the door
Following architectural drawings assumes they take precedence over structural drawings, which is not always true and could compromise structural integrity. The contractor should not make this determination without design team input.
Option C: Follow the structural drawings since structural elements take precedence
Making field decisions based on construction convenience ignores the contractual obligation to build according to approved plans and could result in non-compliant work, change orders, or liability issues.
Option D: Make a field decision based on construction convenience
While structural elements are critical, assuming structural drawings always take precedence is incorrect. Both drawing sets are part of the contract documents and conflicts must be resolved by the design team, not assumed by the contractor.
Memory Technique
RFI = 'Resolve First, Install' - always resolve conflicts before proceeding with installation
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code - Administrative provisions regarding plan review and construction documents coordination
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