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What do I do when missing access panel notes around dampers/equipment?

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Find access notes before closing or blocking dampers, coils, filters, VAVs, controls, or equipment.

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Field checklist

Search plan/detail/schedule for access notes.
Check ceiling grid/access panel location.
Confirm service side and clear opening.
Coordinate with other trades if blocked.
Ask before installing duct that kills access.

Ask foreman

Where is the access for this damper/equipment, and is this duct allowed to block it?

Do not

Do not bury anything that someone must inspect, balance, service, reset, or replace.

Why it matters

If access is missing, the installer usually gets called back.

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