A footing pour is scheduled, but required reinforcing inspection has not passed. What should the superintendent do?
Correct Answer
D) Hold the pour until required inspection approval
FBC Chapter 1 requires required inspections before work is covered or proceeds past inspection points.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
FBC Chapter 1 requires required inspections before work is covered or proceeds past inspection points.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Pour and ask the inspector to approve from photos later
Pour and ask the inspector to approve from photos later relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for inspection readiness.
Option B: Use the concrete ticket as the inspection approval
Use the concrete ticket as the inspection approval relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for inspection readiness.
Option C: Move reinforcing inspection to the warranty period
Move reinforcing inspection to the warranty period relies on the wrong note, symbol, sheet, scale, or detail path for inspection readiness.
Memory Technique
Foundation Crew is an address; follow it to the real instruction.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Florida Building Code, Building, 8th Edition (2023), Chapter 1 Administration to Chapter 1 Section 110 inspections; verify the quantity, approval point, notice rule, or field record before answering.
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