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The drywall lead verifies a control-joint layout: at what excavation depth is a protective system generally required unless an exception applies?

Correct Answer

B) 5 ft or deeper

5 ft or deeper is the controlling requirement.652(a)(1). Other choices: the distractors are related-looking contract or field terms, but they do not match the cited requirement for review item 144.

Answer Options
A
Set the excavation protection threshold at 3 ft
B
5 ft or deeper
C
Treat 8 ft as the controlling excavation protection result
D
Apply 20 ft to the excavation protection condition

Why This Is the Correct Answer

5 ft or deeper is the controlling requirement.652(a)(1). Other choices: the distractors are related-looking contract or field terms, but they do not match the cited requirement for review item 144.

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