Who is typically responsible for ensuring as-built drawings are completed and submitted to the owner?
Correct Answer
C) The general contractor
The general contractor typically has contractual responsibility for coordinating and submitting complete as-built drawings to the owner, even though individual subcontractors may provide input for their specific scopes.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The general contractor serves as the primary coordinator for the entire construction project and maintains contractual responsibility with the owner for project deliverables. As-built drawings represent a comprehensive record of the final constructed conditions, requiring coordination across all trades and systems. While subcontractors may provide input for their specific work, the general contractor must compile, review, and ensure accuracy of the complete set before submission. This responsibility is typically outlined in the general contractor's contract with the owner as part of project closeout requirements.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Each individual subcontractor for their scope
While subcontractors may be responsible for providing as-built information for their specific scope of work, they are not responsible for the overall coordination and submission of complete as-built drawings to the owner. This would result in fragmented documentation without proper coordination between trades.
Option B: The design architect
The design architect creates the original design drawings, but as-built drawings document actual construction conditions which may differ from the original design. The architect is not typically responsible for documenting field changes and actual installation conditions during construction.
Option D: The owner's representative
The owner's representative may review and approve as-built drawings, but they are not responsible for creating, coordinating, or submitting them. The owner's representative acts on behalf of the owner to oversee the project but does not perform contractor responsibilities.
Memory Technique
Think 'GC = General Coordinator' - the general contractor coordinates everything from start to finish, including final as-built documentation.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code, Chapter 1, Administration - Section on construction documents and project closeout requirements
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