The permit drawings and a later field sketch disagree on a rated wall detail. What should the GC do before building the changed detail?
Correct Answer
C) Coordinate an approved revision or clarification through the design and permit process
Regulated construction should follow approved construction documents or properly approved revisions.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Regulated construction should follow approved construction documents or properly approved revisions.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Build the sketch first because any newer paper automatically overrides approved permit documents
Build the sketch first because any newer paper automatically overrides approved permit documents skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for construction document conflict.
Option B: Ask the supplier to certify the rated assembly from memory after installation
Ask the supplier to certify the rated assembly from memory after installation skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for construction document conflict.
Option D: Hide the conflict until the final inspection so the inspector can choose a version
Hide the conflict until the final inspection so the inspector can choose a version skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for construction document conflict.
Memory Technique
Superintendent Finds shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Florida Building Code, Building, 8th Edition (2023), Chapter 1 Administration to Chapter 1 Section 107 construction documents; confirm the required quantity, authority, timing, or record before selecting the answer.
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