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Laying out a large duct bank without establishing a baseline control point first

3rd YearMeasuring & Layout

Before laying out multiple parallel duct runs, establish a single verified control point — a column centerline or a surveyed benchmark — and measure every…

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Before laying out multiple parallel duct runs, establish a single verified control point — a column centerline or a surveyed benchmark — and measure everything from it. This prevents accumulated error across the bank.

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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.

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