Food Processing Washdown Duct Materials

Food processing spaces can require washable, corrosion-resistant, cleanable duct materials and details.

Stop if

• This area is washdown/food processing. What duct material and cleanable detail are required here?

Watch out

• Do not substitute galvanized, exposed insulation, or uncleanable seams where washdown details apply.

Check

• Confirm sanitation zone, material, fasteners, slope/drainage, access, and owner cleaning procedure.

Steps

• Identify whether this is normal ductwork or a controlled/special condition.
• Confirm sanitation zone, material, fasteners, slope/drainage, access, and owner cleaning procedure.
• 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.

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