Use the finding to define the next scope
Recorded finding | Scope to discuss | What stays unproven |
|---|---|---|
Accessible contamination without visible damage | Cleaning method and limits for that material. | Hidden sections that were not inspected. |
Open joint or kinked flexible connection | Local repair, support and an applicable operating check. | Whether other branches have the same fault. |
Damaged duct or plenum material | Extent of removal, replacement route and finish/access impact. | Full condition beyond the opened area. |
At Icon Bay, the inspection recorded duct and plenum defects, mould and damaged pipe insulation; the subsequent plan included duct, insulation and other replacements (16266, 16277). A plan is not a completion record. At Bluewaters, the team found a kinked flexible connection at a grille (17413), a more local observation that should not be inflated into whole-system replacement.
Before approving the work
Ask for a marked route drawing or photos tied to locations, the area to open, material and access assumptions, protection of occupied rooms, and how joints and airflow will be checked after work. Obtain a separate change procedure for defects discovered behind closed ceilings. Ask which parts of the original ductwork will remain uninspected. This makes cleaning and replacement estimates comparable without claiming that one is always the right remedy.
Shoreline ductwork before ceiling closure. The image does not establish the condition of concealed branches elsewhere.
Explore the relevant scope
Share the equipment, the rooms affected, previous work and available access. DENAIR can assess the relevant scope.