B2 Commercial Building Inspector Practice Test

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Excavation for a spread footing exposes loose fill where the approved geotechnical report requires bearing on competent native soil. What should the inspector require before concrete placement?

Verify that the bearing surface is corrected or approved by the design/geotechnical professional before placement Place concrete immediately to prevent rain exposure Increase concrete slump to fill voids Add a vapor retarder under the footing

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Verify that the bearing surface is corrected or approved by the design/geotechnical professional before placement

Explanation:

Footings must bear on soil or engineered fill that satisfies the approved design assumptions. Loose or unsuitable material should be corrected or specifically approved before concrete is placed.

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