Rework from wrong elevation found after ceiling grid
If wrong elevation is found after ceiling grid, stop and protect finished work before tearing into it.
Stop if
- The duct elevation conflicts with ceiling grid. What rework path do you want, and who needs to be involved?
Watch out
- Do not rip down grid, force duct, or blame another trade before verifying the elevation issue.
Check
- Confirm actual duct elevation and finished ceiling elevation.
- Identify which area is affected.
- Photo the conflict.
- Tell foreman before removing grid or modifying duct.
- Ask whether rework needs coordination with ceiling/other trades.
Steps
- Confirm actual duct elevation and finished ceiling elevation.
- Identify which area is affected.
- Photo the conflict.
- Tell foreman before removing grid or modifying duct.
- Ask whether rework needs coordination with ceiling/other trades.
Say this to your foreman
The duct elevation conflicts with ceiling grid. What rework path do you want, and who needs to be involved?
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