Finished ceiling height before hanging not confirmed

Confirm finished ceiling height before hanging duct near ceiling grid, access panels, lights, diffusers, or exposed areas.

Stop if

• What finished ceiling height controls this area?

Watch out

• Do not hang to a height that only works before the ceiling goes in.

Check

• Find ceiling elevation/RCP.
• Check duct elevation and insulation thickness.
• Compare with lights/sprinkler/grid/access.
• Verify in the field with ceiling contractor/foreman when needed.
• Ask before hanging if clearance is tight.

Steps

• Find ceiling elevation/RCP.
• Check duct elevation and insulation thickness.
• Compare with lights/sprinkler/grid/access.
• Verify in the field with ceiling contractor/foreman when needed.
• Ask before hanging if clearance is tight.

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