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A commercial site demolition is different from a residential demolition because this deals with larger scales, needs bigger machineries, and maybe even explosives.
This demolition process is either a part or complete removal process of unnecessary structures. These structures could be office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and many more. Even if demolition sounds like an easy thing to do, this task involves a lot of details and considerations. Safety is vital to a site demolition, especially when asbestos removal would be included.
Before Starting a Commercial Site Demolition
The commercial building that is scheduled to be demolished must be maintained in a stable and safe condition. This is important so that unexpected collapsing of the building or a part of it would be prevented.
The considerations that one should make includes the following:
– The structure’s stability.
– The type, position and depth of wells, underground storages, and basements that could be involved.
– Boundary walls
– Those connecting structures and properties.
– The public access.
Checklist for a Commercial Site Demolition
Before one starts to demolish a commercial site, it is important to complete the following list:
– Securing of the work area as well as considering an exclusion zone.
– Ensure that there is enough public safety as well as access to walkways and roads. If the project is located in a public area, then it is important to implement some safety measures.
– Observe fire risks as well as its preventative plans.
– Removing of the utility services of the property which includes water, gas, and power. This is to ensure that all lines are removed entirely from the building.
– Setting up of debris systems to make sure that any debris would be removed to prevent build ups.
– Make sure that the operators will demolish floor by floor.
– Brace the floors and walls.
– Remove the ornamental stonework.
– Thoroughly inspect the machinery, equipment, and safety gear.
– Make sure that the operators are fully trained, knowledgeable, supervised, and informed.
– Distribute the demolition plan to every personnel.
What You Must Know
Most local government authorities will require a demolition permit before one can start demolishing the commercial site. This also includes the approval that is from the asbestos removal expert. Usually, these permits will take about 2 weeks to be processed. Take note that the time frame will depend on your local council, so you better contact them immediately for details.
Aside from that, risk assessment is also one thing that you will have to complete. This will analyze the process in demolition. Furthermore, professional demolition teams will inspect for asbestos, dangerous materials, and more.
Preparing for a demolition plan that includes possible environmental damage, hazards that could arise, and the method that will be used can surely help a lot in the schedule of the demolition. Moreover, it is important that you should inform beforehand those that will be affected by this project (employees, neighbors, and the public).
In site demolitions, keep in mind that you will need a license so that the work could happen. By hiring a professional and licensed demolition company, you can ascertain that you have complied with this requirement. So, you must make sure that you will not demolish your commercial building right away without a licensed demolition team.
If you are in search of a demolition team, then contact Conway AR Demolition Contractor. With us, we can guarantee you that you are in good hands.
As said above, safety is vital in demolition. Check out SAFETY: The Number One Priority in Demolition for more information.