SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE DEMOLITION PROCEDURE FOR THE BUILDING

LOCATED AT:-

The precautions and procedures to be taken before and during the demolitions works
shall be in accordance with AS 2601-2001 Demolition of Structures and the following
additional requirements:

1.00 General

1.01 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) AS 2436 - 1981 Guide to Noise Control
b) O.H & S. - Code of Practice for Demolition – (1991 No 14)
c) O.H & S. - Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces
- (1990 No 13)
d) O.H & S. - (Asbestos) Regulations - 2003

1.02 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.

1.03 Description of building:______________________________________________

2.00 Demolition and Removal

2.01 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.

3.00 Precautions before Demolition Works

Demolition will not commence until the precautionary measures have been inspected
and approved by the relevant Building Surveyor.

3.01 Security fencing shall be provided around the perimeter of the demolition site and
any additional precautionary measures taken, as may be necessary to prevent
unauthorised entry to the site at all times during the demolition period.

3.02 Notices lettered “Danger! Demolition in Progress” or a similar message shall be

3.03 The erection of hoardings, outriggers and scaffolding shall be constructed in

3.04 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 works commence.

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 3.05 The relevant statutory authorities shall be notified in advance and their approvals
or services, if necessary shall be obtained.

3.06 Any service retained for demolition will be adequately protected and if necessary,
arrangements shall be made with the relevant authority to fully protect any over-
head wires.

3.07 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 in 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.

3.08 All protection works to the adjoining properties (as required) will be in place
before demolition works.

4.00 Other Precautions

4.01 An approved asbestos removalist will be appointed to determine as far as

4.02 The approved asbestos removalist will provide documentary evidence stating that
he/she is registered by the Health and Safety Organisation as a Grade A or
Grade B removalist.

4.03 The handling of materials containing asbestos shall be in accordance with the
O.H & S. - (Asbestos) Regulations - 2003.

4.04 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.

4.05 Due care must be exercised when demolishing building/s that contain hazardous
materials.

4.06 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.

5.00 Precautions During Demolition Works

Demolition and removal of the building shall be undertaken in a careful and proper
manner and with a minimum disturbance to the adjoining owners and to the public
and the occupants.

5.01 All excavations must be fenced or guarded against being a danger to life or
property. No excavations will occur which are greater than 1m in depth.

5.02 Manual demolitions will be conducted on non-load bearing brick and timber walls
and the roof. The building will be completely stripped leaving the skeleton of the
building for mechanical demolition.

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5.03 Mechanical demolition will be achieved by Jack Hammering, drilling and other
mechanical means of non-load bearing 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.

5.04 All practicable precautions shall be taken to avoid danger from collapse of a
building when any part of a framed member is removed.

5.05 Dust creating materials shall be lowered by hoisting apparatus or removed by

5.06 Walls on the boundary will be demolished by hand.

5.07 Explosives shall NOT be used during the demolition process.

5.08 Walls shall not be left free standing without temporary bracing or supports.

5.09 No wall, chimney or other structure shall be left unattended or unsupported in

5.10 Any asbestos present in the building shall be removed by a registered asbestos
removalist.

5.11 Procedures and method of demolition will be adequate to prevent injury to

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 Practice 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 dropped more than 2m in height.

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 All demolition works must be carried out within the hours of:
7.00am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday
9.00am - 5.00pm Weekends and Bank Holidays