C20| DEMOLITIONS

C20 DEMOLITIONS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

110 DESK STUDY/ SURVEY

- Scope: Before starting demolition work, examine available information, carry out a survey
of the structures, site and surrounding area.
- Report and method statements: Submit, describing:
- Form, condition and details of the structures, site and surrounding area.
Extent: ______ .
- Form, location and removal methods of flammable, toxic or hazardous materials.
- Form, location and removal methods of materials for reuse or recycling.
- Type and location of adjoining or surrounding premises which may be adversely
affected by noise, vibration, dust or removal of structure.
- Identification and location of services above and below ground, including those
required for the Contractor's own use. Arrangements for disconnection and removal of
services.
- Type and location of features of historical, archaeological, geological or ecological
importance.
- Sequence and method of demolition including details of specific pre-weakening.
- Arrangements for protection of personnel and the public including exclusion of
unauthorized persons.
- Arrangements for control of site transport and traffic.
- Proposed programme of work.
- Special requirements: ______ .
- Format of report: ______ .

120 EXTENT OF DEMOLITION

- General: Subject to retention requirements specified elsewhere demolish structures down
to ______ .

130 GROUNDWORKS
- General:
- Old foundations, slabs and the like: Break out where and to the extent stated.
- Contaminated material: Remove and carry out remediation required by the Enforcing
Authority.

140 BENCH MARKS

- Unrecorded bench marks and other survey information: Give notice when found.
- Do not remove or destroy.

150 FEATURES TO BE RETAINED

- General: Keep in place and protect the following ______ .

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SERVICES AFFECTED BY DEMOLITION

210 SERVICES REGULATIONS

- Work carried out to or which affects new or existing services: Carry out in accordance with
the Byelaws or Regulations of the relevant Statutory Authority.

220 LOCATION OF SERVICES

- Services affected by the Works: Locate and mark positions.
- Mains services: Arrange with the appropriate authorities for location and marking of
positions.
- Standard: In accordance with National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) ‘Guidelines on the
positioning and colour coding of utilities' apparatus’.

230 DISCONNECTION - ARRANGED BY CONTRACTOR

- General: Arrange with the appropriate authorities for disconnection of services and
removal of fittings and equipment prior to starting demolition.

231 DISCONNECTION - ARRANGED BY EMPLOYER

- General: The Employer will arrange with the appropriate authorities for disconnection of
services and removal of fittings and equipment prior to demolition as follows: ______ .
- Timing: Do not start demolition until disconnections are completed.

232 DISCONNECTION - ARRANGED BY EMPLOYER AND CONTRACTOR

- Responsibility: The Employer will arrange with the appropriate authorities for
disconnection of services and removal of fittings and equipment prior to demolition as
follows: ______ .
- Disconnection of remaining services: Arrange with the appropriate authorities. Remove
fittings and equipment.
- Timing: Do not start demolition until disconnections are completed.

240 DISCONNECTION OF DRAINS

- General: Locate disconnect and seal disused drain connections.
- Sealing: Within the site and permanent.

250 DRAINS IN USE

- General: Protect drains, manholes, inspection chambers, gullies, vent pipes and fittings still
in use and ensure that they are kept free of debris.
- Damage: Make good damage arising from demolition work. Leave clean and in working
order at completion.

260 BYPASS CONNECTIONS

- General: Provide as necessary to maintain continuity of services to occupied areas of the
same and adjoining properties.
- Minimum notice to occupiers: 72 hours if shutdown is necessary during changeover.

270 SERVICES WHICH ARE TO REMAIN

- Damage: Give notice and notify service authority or owner of damage arising from the
execution of the works.
- Repairs: Complete as directed, and to the satisfaction of the service authority or owner.

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DEMOLITION WORK

310 WORKMANSHIP
- Standard: Demolish structures in accordance with BS 6187.
- Operatives:
- Appropriately skilled and experienced for the type of work.
- Holding or in training to obtain relevant CITB Certificates of Competence.
- Site staff responsible for supervision and control of work: Experienced in the assessment of
risks involved and methods of demolition to be used.

320 GAS OR VAPOUR RISKS

- Precautions: Prevent fire or explosion caused by gas or vapour.

330 DUST CONTROL

- Method: Reduce by periodically spraying demolition works with an appropriate wetting
agent. Keep public roadways and footpaths clear of mud and debris.

340 HEALTH HAZARDS

- Precautions: Protect site operatives and general public from hazards associated with
vibration, dangerous fumes and dust arising during the course of the Works.

350 ADJOINING PROPERTY

- Temporary support and protection: Provide. Maintain and alter as necessary as work
progresses.
- Damage: Minimize. Promptly repair.
- Leave no unnecessary or unstable projections.
- Make good to ensure safety, stability, weather protection and security.
- Support to foundations: Do not disturb.
- Defects: Report when exposed or becoming apparent.

360 STRUCTURES TO BE RETAINED

- Parts which are to be kept in place: Protect.
- Extent of work: Cut away and strip out with care to reduce the amount of making good to a
minimum.

370 PARTLY DEMOLISHED STRUCTURES

- General: Leave in a stable condition, with adequate temporary support at each stage to
prevent risk of uncontrolled collapse. Keep safe outside working hours.
- Temporary works: Prevent debris from overloading.
- Unauthorised persons: Prevent access.

380 DANGEROUS OPENINGS

- General: Illuminate and protect. Keep safe outside working hours.

390 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

- General: These are known to be present in the structures to be demolished in the following
locations: ______ .
- Removal: By a Contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive and prior to other
works starting in these locations.

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391 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

- Discovery: Give notice immediately of suspected asbestos containing materials discovered
during demolition work. Avoid disturbing such materials.
- Methods for safe removal: Submit details.

410 UNFORESEEN HAZARDS

- Unrecorded voids, tanks, chemicals, etc. discovered during demolition: Give notice.
- Methods for safe removal, filling, etc: Submit details.

420 OPEN BASEMENTS, ETC

- Temporary support: Leave adequate buttress walls or provide temporary support to
basement retaining walls up to ground level.
- Safety: Make remaining sections of retaining and buttress walls safe and secure.
- Water movement: Make holes in basement floors to allow water drainage or penetration
(depending on water table). Provide a hole for every 10 m², not less than 600 mm in
diameter.

430 FILLING OF BASEMENTS, ETC

- Temporary support: Leave adequate buttress walls or provide temporary support to
basement retaining walls up to ground level.
- Water movement: Make holes in basement floors to allow water drainage or penetration
(depending on water table). Provide a hole for every 10 m², not less than 600 mm in
diameter.
- Filling: Remove organic material and soil from basements and other voids. Fill and
consolidate with ______ .

440 SITE CONDITION AT COMPLETION

- Debris: Clear away and leave the site in a tidy condition.
- Other requirements: ______ .

442 SITE SURFACE AT COMPLETION

- Levels: Grade the site to follow the levels of adjacent areas.
- Temporary surface: Cover the site with ______ .

MATERIALS ARISING

510 CONTRACTOR'S PROPERTY

- Components and materials arising from the demolition work: Property of the Contractor
except where otherwise provided.
- Remove from site as work proceeds.

511 EMPLOYER'S PROPERTY

- Components and materials to remain the property of the Employer: ______ .
- Protection:
- Maintain until these items are removed by the Employer, reused in the Works or the
end of the Contract.
- Special requirements: ______ .

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520 RECYCLED MATERIALS

- Materials arising from demolition work: May be recycled or reused elsewhere in the
project, subject to compliance with the appropriate specification.
- Evidence of compliance: Submit full details and supporting documentation.
- Verification: Allow adequate time in programme for verification of compliance ______ .

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