Isolate the affected area and verify the project's contamination-removal and acceptance procedure. Carbon-steel residue can embed in stainless surfaces and later show rust staining.
Carbon-steel clamps and a used wire brush contacted this stainless section. I documented the areas and stopped work. What approved cleaning or acceptance process applies before we continue?
Watch out
Do not hide contamination with polish, paint, or an unapproved abrasive.
Check
Identify which tools, abrasives, clamps, tables, and brushes contacted the duct.
Photograph affected surfaces.
Check whether the finish is architectural or process-critical.
Verify cleaning, passivation, testing, or replacement requirements with the responsible party.
Steps
Identify which tools, abrasives, clamps, tables, and brushes contacted the duct.
Photograph affected surfaces.
Check whether the finish is architectural or process-critical.
Verify cleaning, passivation, testing, or replacement requirements with the responsible party.
Say this to your foreman
Carbon-steel clamps and a used wire brush contacted this stainless section. I documented the areas and stopped work. What approved cleaning or acceptance process applies before we continue?