Static field route #422

What do I do when duct run installed before equipment final location?

Coordination, Clashes, Sequencing & ReworkCoordination starter — document before changing work

If a foreman’s direction appears to conflict with submittal, tag, or final equipment location, bring the specific evidence calmly before final-connecting.

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Field checklist

Verify equipment tag/submittal/location you are comparing against.
Measure or photo the difference.
Phrase it as a verification request, not an argument.
Ask before sealing/final-connecting.
Document direction received.

Ask foreman

I want to connect this, but the submittal/tag looks about [distance] different from the field location. Can we verify before I seal/final-connect?

Do not

Do not final-connect a questionable equipment location just to avoid a hard conversation.

Why it matters

Professional pushback protects the crew when downstream duct depends on the equipment being right.

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