Mistake & recovery · #073

Not coordinating with the plumber before installing duct that blocks a drain cleanout

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Walk the area with the plumbing foreman before hanging any duct. Cleanout access is a code requirement and a duct in the way means an expensive reroute la…

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Walk the area with the plumbing foreman before hanging any duct. Cleanout access is a code requirement and a duct in the way means an expensive reroute later. Five minutes of coordination saves days of rework.

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

Not coordinating with the plumber before installing duct that blocks a drain cleanout

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