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Apprentice Q&A · #118

How do I install a cleanout access door in a welded grease duct?

3rd YearSpecialty DuctRED · Stop / Verify

The access door assembly must be constructed of the same material and thickness as the duct (16-gauge steel or 18-gauge stainless). It must use high-temperature, liquid-tight gaskets rated for at least 1,500 ∘ F (815 ∘ C).

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The access door assembly must be constructed of the same material and thickness as the duct (16-gauge steel or 18-gauge stainless). It must use high-temperature, liquid-tight gaskets rated for at least 1,500 ∘ F (815 ∘ C).

Install the door on the top or sides of the duct-never on the bottom horizontal surface where liquid grease pools.

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Hey boss, I’m on specialty duct and need verification before I touch this: How do I install a cleanout access door in a welded grease duct? Do you want me to stop here and check the approved detail, submittal, or inspector/manufacturer requirement first?

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Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

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