Which professionals can approve parapets after a survey?

Which professionals can approve parapets after a survey?

• A. Architect
• B. City inspector
• C. PE or RA
• D. General contractor

Answer: (C)

Approval of parapets after a survey requires a licensed design professional who can certify structural safety and code compliance. A Professional Engineer or a Registered Architect has the authority to review survey results, perform or validate required calculations, ensure the parapet meets wind and load requirements, and issue a stamped certification approving the parapet. This formal stamp is typically what the building department accepts as proof of compliance. An architect can be involved in design and final approval within their scope, but the explicit, seal-worthy approval of structural elements often rests with a PE or RA because of their licensed authority to certify such work. A city inspector enforces codes and conducts on-site checks, but they do not issue the formal approval or seal for structural safety. A general contractor cannot certify or approve structural safety.

Approval of parapets after a survey requires a licensed design professional who can certify structural safety and code compliance. A Professional Engineer or a Registered Architect has the authority to review survey results, perform or validate required calculations, ensure the parapet meets wind and load requirements, and issue a stamped certification approving the parapet. This formal stamp is typically what the building department accepts as proof of compliance. An architect can be involved in design and final approval within their scope, but the explicit, seal-worthy approval of structural elements often rests with a PE or RA because of their licensed authority to certify such work. A city inspector enforces codes and conducts on-site checks, but they do not issue the formal approval or seal for structural safety. A general contractor cannot certify or approve structural safety.