Mistake & recovery · #176

Not performing a full air balance before the owner's TAB contractor arrives, wasting their time

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Before the TAB contractor mobilizes, verify that all duct is complete, all dampers are installed and functional, all VAV boxes are powered, and the equipm…

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Before the TAB contractor mobilizes, verify that all duct is complete, all dampers are installed and functional, all VAV boxes are powered, and the equipment is running in proper sequence. TAB time wasted due to incomplete installation is billed back to the mechanical contractor.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Not performing a full air balance before the owner's TAB contractor arrives, wasting their time. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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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 performing a full air balance before the owner's TAB contractor arrives, wasting their time

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