The engineer specified a VAV that is physically larger than the ceiling space provided. What are my redesign options?

Document the clear spatial restrictions using a digital laser measure and photos. Bring the information to your foreman to submit an immediate RFI. Potential approved engineering options include: 1. Shifting the VAV box location horizontally into an adjacent room corridor that features a higher decorative ceiling profile. 2. Requesting the engineer change the single large VAV asset specification out for two smaller, parallel dual-staged VAV boxes that can fit inside the narrow ceiling space fo

['Document the clear spatial restrictions using a digital laser measure and photos. Bring the information to your foreman to submit an immediate RFI. Potential approved engineering options include: 1. Shifting the VAV box location horizontally into an adjacent room corridor that features a higher decorative ceiling profile. 2. Requesting the engineer change the single large VAV asset specification out for two smaller, parallel dual-staged VAV boxes that can fit inside the narrow ceiling space footprint.']

Stop if

• Use this as training guidance. The foreman, approved drawings, project specs, manufacturer installation instructions, employer safety policy, and AHJ/code requirements always control the final answer.

Steps

• Shifting the VAV box location horizontally into an adjacent room corridor that features a higher decorative ceiling profile.
• Requesting the engineer change the single large VAV asset specification out for two smaller, parallel dual-staged VAV boxes that can fit inside the narrow ceiling space footprint.

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