Joint Hardware Is Blocked by Temporary Support or Rigging

The temporary support is blocking the backside cleat and corner bolt. Can we reset it before the joint is loaded and closed?

Hangers, Supports, Rods & Trapeze 2nd Year YELLOW

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joint hardware is blocked by temporary support or rigging temporary support handling protection temporary support blocks duct joint hardware cleat bolt corner inaccessible rigging in way plan temporary support so the crew can still install every corner, bolt, cleat, drive, screw, clamp, and seal required at the joint. reset support before closing the joint if hardware access is blocked. the temporary support is blocking the backside cleat and corner bolt. can we reset it before the joint is loaded and closed?

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