Business & LicensingQuestion 520 of 1605
A general contractor, without obtaining the owner's written consent or any change order, deliberately deviates from the engineer-stamped structural plans by substituting smaller beams. Which statute most directly addresses this as a ground for discipline?
a.§7110 — willful departure from or disregard of plans or specifications
b.§7066 — fictitious business names
c.§7048 — minor work exemption
d.§7031 — recovery of compensation
Explanation
B&P §7110 makes it a cause for disciplinary action when a licensee willfully departs from or disregards plans or specifications in a material respect without the consent of the owner or person entitled to have the work performed as agreed. The substitution of smaller beams in defiance of stamped plans falls squarely within this section.
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