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How do I negotiate a clash with the electrician's cable tray

3rd YearPrint Reading, RFIs & Trade CoordinationCheck first

Catch the conflict early before either trade anchors their runs. Walk the space with the electrical lead installer.

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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.

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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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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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