How do I negotiate a clash with the electrician's cable tray?
3rd YearTrade CoordinationYELLOW · Check First
Catch the conflict early before either trade anchors their runs. Walk the space with the electrical lead installer.
Plain-English answer
Catch the conflict early before either trade anchors their runs. Walk the space with the electrical lead installer.
See if they can shift their open cable tray horizontally to run parallel next to your duct line, or check if you have enough ceiling height clearance to drop your duct trunk down slightly, allowing their tray to cross cleanly over the top of your low-pressure system run.
Field checklist
- Catch the conflict early before either trade anchors their runs. Walk the space with the electrical lead installer.
- See if they can shift their open cable tray horizontally to run parallel next to your duct line, or check if you have enough ceiling height clearance to drop your duct trunk down...
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Hey boss, I’m checking trade coordination: How do I negotiate a clash with the electrician's cable tray? I found the likely issue and want to verify the next step before I lock it in. Do you want me to adjust it now or check the drawing/detail first?
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