Not asking before drilling into deck/concrete

Do not drill deck or concrete until the location, depth, embed, scan/approval, and approved detail are verified.

Stop if

• Is this location approved to drill, and do we need scan/anchor/detail verification first?

Watch out

• Do not drill structural deck, slab, beam, or concrete just because the hanger line needs a hole.

Check

• Find the approved anchor/detail.
• Confirm location and edge distance with layout/control lines.
• Check for post-tension, rebar, deck flute, embedded conduit, or no-drill zones.
• Use the approved bit/anchor/depth.
• Ask before drilling if anything is unclear.

Steps

• Find the approved anchor/detail.
• Confirm location and edge distance with layout/control lines.
• Check for post-tension, rebar, deck flute, embedded conduit, or no-drill zones.
• Use the approved bit/anchor/depth.
• Ask before drilling if anything is unclear.

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