Which entity may issue a stop-work order in construction?

Which entity may issue a stop-work order in construction?

• A. Licensing boards or authorities
• B. Client
• C. Foreman
• D. Project accountant

Answer: (D)

Stop-work orders are formal actions used to pause construction when licensing, safety, or compliance issues are involved. The entity with the power to issue such an order is a licensing board or other regulatory authority, because they have legal authority to enforce licensing requirements and safety standards and can halt work until violations are corrected and proper compliance is verified. A client may request a pause under contract, and a foreman might stop work temporarily for on-site safety, but these are not formal regulatory orders. A project accountant does not have authority to halt work.

Stop-work orders are formal actions used to pause construction when licensing, safety, or compliance issues are involved. The entity with the power to issue such an order is a licensing board or other regulatory authority, because they have legal authority to enforce licensing requirements and safety standards and can halt work until violations are corrected and proper compliance is verified. A client may request a pause under contract, and a foreman might stop work temporarily for on-site safety, but these are not formal regulatory orders. A project accountant does not have authority to halt work.