Not testing/inspecting above ceiling before close-up
Before ceiling close, check seal, support, access, and test needs. Hidden work becomes expensive rework.
Watch out
- Do not let ceiling close over known unsealed or unverified work.
Check
- Walk the area before tile/grid/hard lid closes.
- Check joints, collars, flex, dampers, access doors, and test sections.
- Mark incomplete items.
- Tell foreman what will be hidden.
- Hold cover if access/test/inspection is unresolved.
Steps
- Walk the area before tile/grid/hard lid closes.
- Check joints, collars, flex, dampers, access doors, and test sections.
- Mark incomplete items.
- Tell foreman what will be hidden.
- Hold cover if access/test/inspection is unresolved.
Say this to your foreman
Before this ceiling closes, do you want me to walk seal/access/test items and mark what is incomplete?
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