Why Inspection Fails

• There is mud and/or water in the footing or pier excavation.
• The steel reinforcement is not the grade, type or size specified in the approved plans.
• The steel reinforcement is not properly placed, tied or supported per the approved plans.
• Unsuitable soil conditions are observed and a soil engineer has not been involved to document any deficiencies and make written recommendations.
• Fill has been placed or compacted in the excavation without the supervision of a soil engineer.
• Cold weather concreting protective measures have not been taken.