Who is primarily responsible for ensuring that day-to-day work is covered by inspections?

The contractor holds the primary responsibility for ensuring that day-to-day work is covered by inspections because they are the one managing the construction process on-site. The contractor must coordinate inspections at the appropriate stages of construction to comply with regulatory requirements and project specifications. This includes scheduling inspections and ensuring that the work is performed in accordance with the approved plans and codes.

While the building official, special inspection agency, and owner play important roles in the overall inspection process, the contractor's direct involvement in managing the day-to-day operations makes them the key figure in ensuring that inspections are adequately conducted throughout the construction project. The building official reviews compliance with building codes, the special inspection agency conducts specific inspections as required, and the owner has a vested interest but does not operate on-site. Thus, it is the contractor who must ensure that inspections are executed effectively during the course of daily work.