On a construction project, the architect has rejected a shop drawing submittal. What should the contractor do next?
Correct Answer
D) Have the fabricator revise and resubmit the shop drawings
When shop drawings are rejected, the fabricator must address the architect's comments, revise the drawings accordingly, and resubmit them for approval before any fabrication can proceed.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
When an architect rejects shop drawings, it means there are deficiencies or issues that must be corrected before the work can proceed. The proper protocol requires the fabricator to address all of the architect's comments and concerns, make the necessary revisions to bring the drawings into compliance, and then resubmit them through the proper channels for approval. This ensures quality control and maintains the architect's design intent while allowing the project to move forward once corrections are made.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Proceed with fabrication using the original plans
Building inspectors review code compliance during construction phases, not shop drawing submittals, which are design-related documents that fall under the architect's purview during the pre-construction phase.
Option B: Submit the shop drawings to a different engineer
Shop drawings must be approved by the project's designated architect or engineer of record; submitting to a different engineer circumvents the established approval process and chain of authority for the project.
Memory Technique
Think 'REVISE and RESUBMIT' - when rejected, you must fix the issues and go back through the same approval chain, never around it.
Reference Hint
AIA A201 General Conditions, Section 3.12 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples
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