ICC General Requirements Practice Exam

If the special inspector notices a non-conformance about to be covered up, whom should they notify first?

1. The registered design professional

2. The building official

3. The contractor

4. The project owner

The correct answer is: The contractor

The appropriate first step for the special inspector in this scenario is to notify the contractor. This is because the contractor is responsible for the construction activities on the site and can take immediate action to address the non-conformance before it gets covered up. By informing the contractor first, the special inspector allows for an opportunity to remedy the issue in accordance with project specifications and codes before any further work obscures the problem. The roles of the registered design professional, building official, and project owner are also important in the overall process, but notifying the contractor first facilitates a direct and swift response to the issue at hand. The contractor can then communicate with the other parties as needed, maintaining efficient project flow and ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards.