How should suspected delamination due to moisture be handled?

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How should suspected delamination due to moisture be handled?

When moisture has caused suspected delamination, the priority is to contain the issue and verify the condition before proceeding. Isolate the affected area to prevent disturbance and moisture spread, then perform adhesion tests to confirm whether the fireproofing still bonds to the substrate. Document the findings and report the non-conformance so everyone understands the extent of the problem. Coordinate with the contractor to dry the area and perform the necessary repairs, ensuring the fireproofing is restored to acceptable adhesion before resuming work. This approach protects performance, safety, and QA records, and prevents concealing a defect behind a patch. Stopping work permanently or evacuating the area is excessive for a suspected delamination; patching without testing risks leaving a compromised layer in place, reducing fire resistance; delaying work indefinitely fails to address the moisture problem and the needed remediation.

When moisture has caused suspected delamination, the priority is to contain the issue and verify the condition before proceeding. Isolate the affected area to prevent disturbance and moisture spread, then perform adhesion tests to confirm whether the fireproofing still bonds to the substrate. Document the findings and report the non-conformance so everyone understands the extent of the problem. Coordinate with the contractor to dry the area and perform the necessary repairs, ensuring the fireproofing is restored to acceptable adhesion before resuming work. This approach protects performance, safety, and QA records, and prevents concealing a defect behind a patch. Stopping work permanently or evacuating the area is excessive for a suspected delamination; patching without testing risks leaving a compromised layer in place, reducing fire resistance; delaying work indefinitely fails to address the moisture problem and the needed remediation.

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