Static field route #612

What do I do when another trade blocks a VAV box, duct drop, or equipment access?

Coordination, Clashes, Sequencing & ReworkProject-specific route

Do not reroute in your head. Mark the conflict, take photos, note gridline/elevation, compare the latest drawings, and ask the foreman whether to pause, RFI, or coordinate.

Open in Field Rescue Open category

Field checklist

Identify what is blocked: VAV box, damper access, filter/service panel, duct drop, hanger point, or equipment connection.
Confirm the gridline, room, drawing detail, revision date, and elevation if available.
Take a photo showing both your work and the conflict.
Do not cut, reroute, raise/lower, or offset without approval.
Ask for the coordination path: foreman, GC, BIM, RFI, or field sketch.

Ask foreman

The other trade has their line through our planned VAV/drop/access at grid [___]. I checked the latest drawing I have. Do you want me to pause this run and get coordination before we reroute?

Do not

Do not fight the other trade in the field. | Do not move their work. | Do not reroute your duct just to keep busy if access, airflow, fire/smoke, or TAB may be affected.

Why it matters

Commercial coordination work depends on latest drawings, access requirements, and approved field direction.

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