Tell someone or document it before you close it up.
I found bad work during a pre-cover walk and it is not my install
Flag the condition, do not ignore it because it is not yours. Document location, defect, photos, and whether it affects access, seal, support, TAB, rating, or inspection.
Do not cover bad work because it belongs to another crew. Do not repair another scope without direction.
Check
Walk the run end-to-end before cover.
Mark defects by room/grid/system.
Take wide/close/measurement photos.
Separate quick fixes from foreman decisions.
Ask who owns the repair before ceiling/insulation closes.
Steps
Walk the run end-to-end before cover.
Mark defects by room/grid/system.
Take wide/close/measurement photos.
Separate quick fixes from foreman decisions.
Ask who owns the repair before ceiling/insulation closes.
Say this to your foreman
During pre-cover at [location], I found [defect] on [system]. It may affect [seal/access/support/TAB/inspection]. Do you want me to fix, tag, or report it to the crew lead?