Historic or Religious Building Ceiling Coordination
Historic/religious buildings may have protected finishes, limited access, and no-drill zones.
Stop if
- This route touches protected/finished ceiling. Do we have approved penetration/access locations?
Watch out
- Do not drill/cut finished or historic surfaces without approved location and protection plan.
Check
- Confirm protected areas, access route, finish restrictions, approved penetrations, and owner/architect direction.
Steps
- Identify whether this is normal ductwork or a controlled/special condition.
- Confirm protected areas, access route, finish restrictions, approved penetrations, and owner/architect direction.
- 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 route touches protected/finished ceiling. Do we have approved penetration/access locations?
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