AdministrationQuestion 83 of 110
A rough-in inspection fails because a required cleanout was omitted at the base of a stack. What is the master plumber's correct response?
a.Cover the work and note it on the final
b.Argue the cleanout is optional
c.Install the cleanout and request a re-inspection before concealment
d.Remove the stack entirely
Explanation
The correct response is to install the missing cleanout as required and call for a re-inspection before the work is covered, because the code requires a cleanout at the base of each stack. Concealing a known deficiency risks failing the final and being ordered to open the wall. Corrective work plus re-inspection keeps the project compliant.
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