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What does “check the spec” mean on a commercial job?

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Drawings show what goes where. Specs describe the required material, construction, sealing, insulation, testing, and standards. Ask where the applicable spec/submittal lives before guessing.

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Field checklist

Ask which spec section applies to the scope.
Compare material type, pressure class, sealing method, insulation, and testing requirement.
Check submittals/shop drawings when available.
Bring the exact spec question to your foreman.

Ask foreman

When you say “check the spec,” which section or submittal should I look at for this duct/material/seal method?

Do not

Do not assume the drawing alone gives every material or installation requirement.

Why it matters

Commercial jobs often split “where it goes” on drawings from “how it must be built” in specs/submittals.

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