Static field route #59

What do I do when not confirming finished ceiling height before hanging?

Measuring, Field Verification & Layout MarksFoundation layout starter — field verify before cutting/loading

Confirm finished ceiling height before hanging duct near ceiling grid, access panels, lights, diffusers, or exposed areas.

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Field checklist

Find ceiling elevation/RCP.
Check duct elevation and insulation thickness.
Compare with lights/sprinkler/grid/access.
Verify in the field with ceiling contractor/foreman when needed.
Ask before hanging if clearance is tight.

Ask foreman

What finished ceiling height controls this area?

Do not

Do not hang to a height that only works before the ceiling goes in.

Why it matters

A run that fits today can block tomorrow’s ceiling.

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