Demolition Work
DEMOLITION WORK
Draft
Code of Practice
Table of Contents
FOREWORD 4
SCOPE AND APPLICATION 4
1. INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 What is demolition work? 5 1.2 Who has duties in relation to demolition work? 5 1.3 What is involved in managing the risks of demolition work? 6
2. MANAGING RISKS WITH DEMOLITION WORK 8 2.1 Identifying hazards 8 2.2 Assessing risks 8 2.3 Controlling the risks 8 2.4 Reviewing risk control measures 9
3. PLANNING THE DEMOLITION WORK 10 3.1 Notifiable demolition work 10 3.2 Principal contractor 10 3.3 Designers 11 3.4 Preparing safe work method statements 12 3.5 Demolition licensing 13 3.6 Asbestos registers and licensing 13 3.7 Adjacent or adjoining buildings 14 3.8 Essential services 14
4. DEMOLITION METHODS 16 4.1 Manual demolition 16 4.2 Mechanical demolition 19 4.3 Induced collapse 21 4.4 Using explosives 22
5. DEMOLITION OF SPECIAL STRUCTURES 23 5.1 Pre and post-tensioned concrete 23 5.2 Fire-damaged, ruinous and structurally unsound buildings or structures 24 5.3 Lift shafts 24 5.4 Basements, cellars, vaults, domes and arched roofs 24 5.5 Masonry and brick arches 25 5.6 Independent chimneys and spires 25 5.7 Pylons and masts 25 5.8 Precast concrete panels 25 5.9 Façade retention 26 5.10 Storage tanks and pipelines 26
6. CONTROLLING RISKS IN DEMOLITION WORK 28 6.1 The building or structure to be demolished 28 6.2 Hazardous chemicals 28 6.3 Work area security 31 6.4 Plant and equipment 32 6.5 Powered mobile plant 32 6.6 Removal of debris 33 6.7 Falls 34 6.8 Electricity 37 6.9 Fire prevention 37
APPENDIX A – DEFINITIONS 38
APPENDIX B – DEMOLITION PLAN 41
APPENDIX C – ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION CONSIDERATIONS 42
FOREWORD
This Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks associated with demolition work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work
Draft
Code of Practice
Table of Contents
FOREWORD 4
SCOPE AND APPLICATION 4
1. INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 What is demolition work? 5 1.2 Who has duties in relation to demolition work? 5 1.3 What is involved in managing the risks of demolition work? 6
2. MANAGING RISKS WITH DEMOLITION WORK 8 2.1 Identifying hazards 8 2.2 Assessing risks 8 2.3 Controlling the risks 8 2.4 Reviewing risk control measures 9
3. PLANNING THE DEMOLITION WORK 10 3.1 Notifiable demolition work 10 3.2 Principal contractor 10 3.3 Designers 11 3.4 Preparing safe work method statements 12 3.5 Demolition licensing 13 3.6 Asbestos registers and licensing 13 3.7 Adjacent or adjoining buildings 14 3.8 Essential services 14
4. DEMOLITION METHODS 16 4.1 Manual demolition 16 4.2 Mechanical demolition 19 4.3 Induced collapse 21 4.4 Using explosives 22
5. DEMOLITION OF SPECIAL STRUCTURES 23 5.1 Pre and post-tensioned concrete 23 5.2 Fire-damaged, ruinous and structurally unsound buildings or structures 24 5.3 Lift shafts 24 5.4 Basements, cellars, vaults, domes and arched roofs 24 5.5 Masonry and brick arches 25 5.6 Independent chimneys and spires 25 5.7 Pylons and masts 25 5.8 Precast concrete panels 25 5.9 Façade retention 26 5.10 Storage tanks and pipelines 26
6. CONTROLLING RISKS IN DEMOLITION WORK 28 6.1 The building or structure to be demolished 28 6.2 Hazardous chemicals 28 6.3 Work area security 31 6.4 Plant and equipment 32 6.5 Powered mobile plant 32 6.6 Removal of debris 33 6.7 Falls 34 6.8 Electricity 37 6.9 Fire prevention 37
APPENDIX A – DEFINITIONS 38
APPENDIX B – DEMOLITION PLAN 41
APPENDIX C – ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION CONSIDERATIONS 42
FOREWORD
This Code of Practice for managing health and safety risks associated with demolition work is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work