Test ports or TAB access where needed not left
TAB needs access points, damper handles, test ports, and readable labels. Plan access before insulation and ceiling hide it.
Watch out
- Do not assume TAB can reach through a random ceiling tile later.
Check
- Identify dampers, VAVs, coils, test ports, and devices TAB must reach.
- Check ceiling/hard-lid/access panel location.
- Verify labels/tags are visible after finish.
- Photo anything that will be hidden.
- Ask for access panel or relocation before cover.
Steps
- Identify dampers, VAVs, coils, test ports, and devices TAB must reach.
- Check ceiling/hard-lid/access panel location.
- Verify labels/tags are visible after finish.
- Photo anything that will be hidden.
- Ask for access panel or relocation before cover.
Say this to your foreman
TAB will need access to [damper/VAV/test port] at [location]. Do you want an access panel/label before ceiling closes?
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