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Ceiling Leak Safety: What to Do Before Anyone Investigates
Keep clear of a wet, sagging, bulging, or cracked ceiling, screen for electrical hazards, document from safety, and call the appropriate professionals.
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Ceiling & Hidden Leaks
Keep clear of collapse hazards and escalate hidden moisture.
Safety boundary
Recognition, evacuation, safe shutoff only when accessible, loss control, documentation, and referral. For immediate danger, leave the area and contact emergency services or the appropriate utility. Do not approach energized, contaminated, unstable, or otherwise hazardous areas.