Ceiling Access Panel For Hidden Devices

If a damper, VAV, sensor, valve, cleanout, or service point is above a hard ceiling, access must be coordinated before cover.

Stop if

• This device will be above hard ceiling. What access panel size/location is required before we cover?

Watch out

• Do not cover life-safety/service devices without approved access. Do not assume ceiling contractor will add panels later.

Check

• Device type, required access size/location, ceiling type, ceiling trade coordination, and labels on the ceiling/access panel.

Steps

• Device type, required access size/location, ceiling type, ceiling trade coordination, and labels on the ceiling/access panel.

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