The GC or another trade tells me to move duct but it creates an access problem

Do not argue and do not move it blindly. Pause, name the access/TAB/code problem, and loop in your foreman before changing the route.

Stop if

• The GC asked us to move this duct [amount/direction], but it will block [damper/access/TAB/service]. Can you confirm the route before I move anything?

Watch out

• Do not accept a field direction that creates a hidden access or inspection problem without your foreman's approval.

Check

• Acknowledge the request without committing.
• Identify what access, damper, TAB, service, or inspection issue the move creates.
• Take a photo and measurement.
• Tell the GC you need to loop in your foreman because it affects access/coordination.
• Bring your foreman the options.

Steps

• Acknowledge the request without committing.
• Identify what access, damper, TAB, service, or inspection issue the move creates.
• Take a photo and measurement.
• Tell the GC you need to loop in your foreman because it affects access/coordination.
• Bring your foreman the options.

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