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During the pre-installation review, the field issue is that the project condition shows that water must reach a drain path. Which foundation drainage component is the best match?

Correct Answer

A) Use drainage composite to footing drain

drainage composite to footing drain best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Answer Options
A
Use drainage composite to footing drain
B
Use impermeable board blocking drainage
C
Use filter fabric omitted around drain stone
D
Use solid pipe with no outlet

Why This Is the Correct Answer

drainage composite to footing drain best matches the stated condition. The other choices are real construction options in the same family, but they fit different field conditions.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option B: Use impermeable board blocking drainage

Use impermeable board blocking drainage addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for below-grade drainage.

Option C: Use filter fabric omitted around drain stone

Use filter fabric omitted around drain stone addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for below-grade drainage.

Option D: Use solid pipe with no outlet

Use solid pipe with no outlet addresses a neighboring field issue, but not the condition or method control required for below-grade drainage.

Memory Technique

Condition is the clue; waterproofing is the method check for Foreman Selecting.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 10th Edition to Waterproofing methods; drainage mat and footing drain coordination; verify the construction method, material selection, equipment choice, or work sequence that fits the field condition.

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