STANDARD DEMOLITION PROCEDURES
BUILDING ACT 1993 & BUILDING REGULATIONS 2006
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DEMOLITION PROCEDURE OF A BUILDING
Description of the building _________________________________________
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Class of building _________________________________________
Subject property address _________________________________________
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Duration of demolition works ____________________________
Proposed commence date ____________________________
Proposed completion date ____________________________
The precautions and procedures to be taken before and during the demolition works shall
be in accordance with A.S 2601 – 1991 and the following additional requirements:
NOTE REGARDING THE REMOVAL / PRUNING OF TREES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
Council siting conclusion is subject to any tree removal / pruning permit status that may apply.
Each individual tree over 110cm / 4 5/16 inches circumference will require a Local Law Permit for
Removing and / or Pruning.
This applies even if the subject allotment is not within a Global Information System (GIS) prescribed
vegetation and / or significant tree management precinct.
The Applicant may need to confirm prior to applying for a building permit. In instances where a tree
removal / pruning permit cannot be issued, the building proposal may need to be amended, altered
or abandoned accordingly.
Should one have any queries, please contact Council’s Vegetation Management Officers on 9581
4897 or 9581 4711 or via Fax 9581 4500.
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1.0 General:
1.1 In addition to complying with the above mentioned Australian Standard, the
demolition works will also comply with the Building Regulations applicable to
the state of Victoria and the following Australian Standards and Codes of
Practice:
a) A.S 2436 – 1998 Guide to Noise Control
b) H.S.O – Code of Practice for demolition – 1991
c) H.S.O – Regulations and Code of Practice for Noise – 1992
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d) H.S.O – Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplace –
1990; and
e) Occupation Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 1992
1.2 An outline of the extent of the demolition is shown on the working drawings.
These drawings are not intended to be a complete statement of the works.
2.0 Demolition and Removal:
2.1 I have inspected the site and have made my own assessment of the
prevailing site conditions, including the position of all existing services, the
extent of all demolition, etc, the nature of the access together with the
requirements of all other works necessary to facilitate the completion of the
contract.
3.0 Precautions Prior to Demolition Works:
Demolition will not commence until the precautionary measure have been inspected
and approved by the Relevant Building Surveyor.
3.1 Security fencing shall be provided surrounding the demolition site and any
additional precautionary measure taken, as may be necessary to prevent
unauthorized entry to the site at all times during the demolition period.
3.2 Notices lettered “ Danger! Demolition in Progress” or a similar message shall
be fixed to the fencing at appropriate places to warn the public.
3.3 The erection of hoardings, outriggers and scaffolding shall be constructed in
accordance with the requirements of the Responsibility Authorities and the
applicable Australian Standard.
3.4 All electrical, gas, water, sewer, steam and other service lines not required in
the demolition process shall be shut off, capped or disconnected at or
outside the building line, before the demolition work commence.
3.5 The relevant statutory authorities shall be notified in advance and their
approvals or services, if necessary shall be obtained.
3.6 Any services retained for demolition will be adequately protected and if
necessary, arrangements shall e made with the relevant authority to fully
protect any overhead wires.
3.7 The necessary permits and consents will be obtained from the appropriate
authorities before demolition works begin for any building that is classified as
a Historic Building, Heritage Building, listed by the National Trust or a
building that is significant or of special interest, or a building that requires a
Town Planning Permit from the relevant Council.
3.8 All protection works to the adjoining properties ( as required) will be in place
before demolition works.
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4.0 Other Precautions
4.1 An approved asbestos removalist will be appointed to determine as far as
practicable, whether asbestos is present in the workplace, prior to the
demolition works taking place.
4.2 The approved asbestos removalist will provide documentary evidence
stating that the he/she is registered by the Health and Safety Organization
as a Grade A or Grade B removalist.
4.3 The handling of materials containing asbestos shall be in accordance with
the Occupational Health and Safety (Asbestos) Regulations 1992.
4.4 Prior to the commencement of demolition, the building site shall be
examined by the principal contractor and a competent specialist to determine
as far as practicable, the presence of any noxious, toxic or explosive
material or other conditions that could become dangerous or disturbed
during the demolition. The nature and location of each hazard shall be
recorded and noted to the Relevant Building Surveyor.
4.5 Due care shall be exercised when demolishing buildings that contain
hazardous materials.
4.6 Adequate fire extinguishing equipment will be available on site at all times
and the principal contractor and his or her employees shall be trained in its
use in combating class A, B and C type fires.
5.0 Precautions During Demolition Works
Demolition and removal of the building shall be undertaken in a careful and proper
manner and within a minimum distance to the adjoining owners and to the public
and the occupants.
5.1 All excavations shall be fenced or guarded against being a danger to life or
property. No excavation will occur which are greater than 1.0m in depth.
5.2 Manual demolition will be conducted on non-loadbearing brick and timber
wall and the roof. The building will be completely stripped leaving the
skeleton of the building for mechanical demolition.
5.3 Mechanical demolition will be achieved by jack hammering, drilling, and
other mechanical means of non-loadbearing and non prestressed concrete
where necessary. Rope pulling of brick walls will also be used. Mechanical
machinery will be used to completely demolish the remaining skeleton of the
building.
5.4 All practicable precautions shall be taken to avoid danger from collapse of a
building when any part of a framed member is removed.
5.5 Dust creating material shall be lowered by hoisting apparatus or removed by
material chutes.
5.6 Walls on the boundary to be demolished by hand.
5.7 Walls that are within 3.0m from the street alignment shall be demolished
under supervision of Structural Engineer or Relevant Building Surveyor on
site.
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5.8 Walls shall not be left free standing without temporary bracing or supports.
5.9 No wall, chimney or other structure shall be left unattended or unsupported
in such a condition that it may collapse due to wind or vibration.
5.10 Any asbestos present in the building shall be removed by a registered
asbestos removalist.
5.11 Procedures and method of demolition must be adequate to prevent injury to
persons and avoid damage to neighbouring property.
5.12 The plant equipment shall be adequately maintained as per the Occupational
Health and Safety (Plant) Regulations.
5.13 Facilities and equipment as described in the Code of Practise for asbestos
removal shall be provided where necessary.
5.14 Containers for the disposal of debris shall be provided.
5.15 No material will be left on site as to cause a dangerous to the public.
5.16 No combustible material and rubbish will be left on site as to cause a fire
hazard
5.17 No burning of any debris will occur on site.
5.18 Explosives shall not be used during demolition process.
6.0 Completion
The site shall be cleared of all debris to the satisfaction of the Relevant Building
Surveyor.
7.0 Demolisher's Endorsement
'I declare that I will comply with the requirements as specified in this specification &
Australian Standard AS 2601 'Demolition of Structures' before and during the
carrying out of the demolition works for the building/s located at the subject property
noted above'.
Demolisher's Name _____________________________________
Demolisher's Registration Number _______________________________
Demolisher's Company Name __
Demolisher's Company Address _______________________________
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Demolisher's Signature
Date
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