California IDEX Practice Exam

If the interior designer specifies file cabinets that do not fit within a space the contractor built according to the contract documents, who is responsible for paying for the correction?

1. Contractor

2. Interior designer

3. Owner

4. Architect

The correct answer is: Interior designer

The correct answer is the Interior designer. In this scenario, if the interior designer specifies file cabinets that do not fit within the space that the contractor built according to the contract documents, the responsibility for paying for the correction falls on the interior designer who made the specification error. It is crucial for interior designers to ensure that their specifications align with the dimensions and requirements outlined in the contract documents to avoid additional costs or modifications to correct any discrepancies. As for the other options: A. Contractor - The contractor would not be responsible in this situation as they built the space according to the contract documents provided by the interior designer. C. Owner - The owner is typically not responsible for the design specifications and would not be liable for the error in this case. D. Architect - The architect, unless also responsible for the interior design specifications, would not be the party responsible for the incorrect file cabinet specifications.