Stainless Duct Was Worked With Carbon-Steel Tools

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?

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Stop if

Stop before changing structural support, rated construction, equipment handling, specialty materials, weatherproofing, engineered movement details, or manufacturer-specific requirements without the responsible direction.

Watch out

Do not hide contamination with polish, paint, or an unapproved abrasive.

Check

current drawings and approved details
grid/floor/location and measured conditions
photos showing the installation condition
relevant manufacturer, structural, architectural, or finish information
what has already been checked

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stainless duct was worked with carbon-steel tools stainless duct carbon steel tool contamination rust stain 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?