What safety measures are taken for the surrounding area when a building is going to be demolished?
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Rohith Rao
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Demolition ~ skilled and potentially dangerous work that should
only be undertaken by experienced contractors.
Preliminaries ~ a detailed survey should include:
• an assessment of condition of the structure and the impact of
removing parts on the remainder.
• the effect demolition will have on adjacent properties.
• photographic records, particularly of any noticeable defects on
adjacent buildings.
• neighborhood impact, i.e. disruption, disturbance, protection.
• the need for hoardings,
• potential for salvaging/recycling/re-use of materials.
• extent of basements and tunnels.
• services † need to terminate and protect for future
re connections.
• means for selective removal of hazardous materials.
Generally ~ the reverse order of construction to gradually reduce
the height. Where space in not confined, overturning or explosives
may be considered.
only be undertaken by experienced contractors.
Preliminaries ~ a detailed survey should include:
• an assessment of condition of the structure and the impact of
removing parts on the remainder.
• the effect demolition will have on adjacent properties.
• photographic records, particularly of any noticeable defects on
adjacent buildings.
• neighborhood impact, i.e. disruption, disturbance, protection.
• the need for hoardings,
• potential for salvaging/recycling/re-use of materials.
• extent of basements and tunnels.
• services † need to terminate and protect for future
re connections.
• means for selective removal of hazardous materials.
Generally ~ the reverse order of construction to gradually reduce
the height. Where space in not confined, overturning or explosives
may be considered.
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