What happens if a submittal is rejected by the building department?

• A. Ignore the rejection and proceed.
• B. Substitute another contractor.
• C. Request a public hearing with the department.
• D. Correct the deficiencies, resubmit with the required information, and possibly update plans or specifications to achieve compliance.

Answer: (D)

When a submittal is rejected, the essential action is to fix the deficiencies and resubmit with the required information, updating plans or specifications as needed to achieve compliance. This reflects the plan-review process that checks drawings, calculations, and documentation against building codes and department standards to ensure safety and legality before work proceeds. Identifying exactly what was deficient, gathering the missing data, revising drawings or specifications, and addressing any updated code references keeps the project on track and moves it back into review rather than letting it stall.

Ignoring the rejection would leave you noncompliant and could halt construction or lead to penalties. Substituting another contractor doesn’t address the plan or calculation issues identified in the review. A public hearing isn’t the mechanism used to resolve typical plan-review deficiencies. The proper path is to correct and resubmit so the project can be approved once it meets the requirements.