What do I check for finish work: grease duct finish: cleanouts, clearance, and do-not-touch zones?
Grease duct finish work is life-safety and inspection-sensitive. Cleanouts, welded joints, rated enclosures/wrap, clearance to combustibles, access, slope, and fan/hood connections are not casual finish details.
Stop if This is grease duct/kitchen exhaust. Can you verify cleanout access, clearance/enclosure/wrap, and inspection status before we close this area? Watch out Stop before modifying, covering, patching, welding, wrapping, moving, or hiding grease duct, cleanouts, rated enclosures, or kitchen exhaust access. Check Verify cleanouts remain reachable. Do not bury access behind ceilings/walls without approved access panels. Watch clearance/enclosure/wrap continuity. Protect labels, inspection points, and fire-rated assemblies. Document conflicts before finish closeout. Steps Verify cleanouts remain reachable. Do not bury access behind ceilings/walls without approved access panels. Watch clearance/enclosure/wrap continuity. Protect labels, inspection points, and fire-rated assemblies. Document conflicts before finish closeout. Say this to your foreman This is grease duct/kitchen exhaust. Can you verify cleanout access, clearance/enclosure/wrap, and inspection status before we close this area?
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