Ductwork in Data Centers
Data center ductwork has tight airflow, cleanliness, redundancy, and access requirements.
Stop if
- This duct affects data hall airflow/access. Do we verify hot/cold aisle intent and owner access clearances first?
Watch out
- Do not reroute or flip diffusers/grilles without checking the data hall airflow plan.
Check
- Confirm airflow intent, equipment access, cable tray clearance, containment, and commissioning requirements.
Steps
- Identify whether this is normal ductwork or a controlled/special condition.
- Confirm airflow intent, equipment access, cable tray clearance, containment, and commissioning requirements.
- Get the current drawing/detail/spec/submittal before changing routing, material, access, or support.
- Bring photos, location, and what you checked to the foreman before closing or covering the work.
Say this to your foreman
This duct affects data hall airflow/access. Do we verify hot/cold aisle intent and owner access clearances first?
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