CPC CBC4011B

STRUCTURAL PRINCIPLES COMMERCIAL LOW-RISE

CUONSTRUCTION

The next project we been contract for demolish a sport pavilion at South Morang, the council
will be build a new soccer professional pavilion could have futures like big changing rooms,
undercover seating area, administration offices, shops, etc., so we have to follow all the
procedure to take down this building with all safety manner and without any injury.
 Content

1. Introduction
2. Purpose
3. Check list for demolition
4. Impact of structural factors on demolitions
5. Areas of potential hazards
6. Disconnection of services
 1. INTRUDUCTION

Demolition for me means developing, improving, renovating, creating, innovating; there are
many steps involved before any demolition work can commence. The information contained
in this document, outlines the requirements and procedures necessary for demolition.

Demolition in construction work means work to demolish or dismantle a structure or part of a

structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure,
but does not include:

- the dismantling of formwork, falsework, scaffolding or other structures designed or

used to provide support, access or containment during construction work, or
- the removal of power, light or telecommunication poles.

A structure is anything that is constructed, whether fixed or moveable, temporary or

permanent, and includes buildings, sheds, towers, chimney stacks, silos, storage tanks.

Demolition work is a type of ‘construction work’. Therefore, when carrying out demolition
work, the requirements relating to construction work must also be complied with.

Demolition work is also ‘high risk construction work’ if it involves demolition of an element of
a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure.
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) must be prepared before the high risk construction
work starts.

Demolishers completely or partly dismantle buildings and other structures using pre-planned
and controlled methods. Their work often combines the structural demolition of load bearing
elements with the stripping of internal fixtures and fittings, services and non‐load bearing
elements.
 PURPOSE

Demolition work must consider risks to both people and property:

 Demolition work can expose workers and the public to significant risks that may
cause injury or death. These risks exist whether the work is undertaken at ground
level or at heights. If the work is conducted above ground level, then fall protection
equipment is required.
 Demolishers must consider not only the condition of the structure to be demolished,
but also the structure’s proximity to adjacent buildings and other assets that the
demolition work may adversely affect, and the condition of those adjacent structures
and assets.

To following of demolition process, we use this code of practice found at this link:

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/model-code-practice-demolition-work

This Code of Practice on how to manage the risks associated with demolition work is an
approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act
(the WHS Act).

An approved code of practice provides practical guidance on how to achieve the standards
of work health and safety required under the WHS Act and the Work Health and Safety
Regulations (the WHS Regulations) and effective ways to identify and manage risks.

A code of practice can assist anyone who has a duty of care in the circumstances described
in the code of practice. Following an approved code of practice will assist the duty holder to
achieve compliance with the health and safety duties in the WHS Act and WHS Regulations,
in relation to the subject matter of the code of practice. Like regulations, codes of practice
deal with particular issues and may not cover all relevant hazards or risks. The health and
safety duties require duty holders to consider all risks associated with work, not only those
for which regulations and codes of practice exist.
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2. DEMOLITION CHECK LIST

Building permit for demolition
You must submit the following with your application for a building permit to demolish/remove
a building:

 building permit application form

 an outline and description of the building or part of the building to be demolished or
removed
 a site plan showing the location of the building in relation to the:
 boundaries of the allotment
 adjoining buildings
 other buildings on the allotment
 streets, footpaths or crossings adjoining the allotment
 if only part of the building is to be demolished or removed, submit computations or
other information (i.e. beams and temporary propping information as documented by
the structural design engineer) to show that the remainder of the building will comply
with the Building Act and Regulations
 information showing the position and description of hoardings, allotment boundaries,
barricades, temporary crossings, protective awnings and outriggers
 current Certificate of Title
 s29A report and consent response (where applicable)
 a written description of the demolition or removal procedure
 evidence that the demolisher has the necessary knowledge, experience, equipment
and storage facilities to properly conduct the demolition operations
 copy of the demolisher’s public indemnity insurance
 evidence that the demolisher is currently registered with the Building Practitioners
Board

Local council requirement

 You only need a building permit to demolish or remove a building/structure if the:

 building is not a freestanding class 10 building that is constructed of masonry
 building exceeds 40m2 in floor area
 demolition will adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the building
 work is carried out on or in connection with a building included on the Heritage
Register within the meaning of the Heritage Act 1995

Adjoin property inspection

Make a condition report for all adjoin properties, no part of the demolition process should
adversely affect the structural integrity of any other building. Consideration may be given to the use
of shoring and underpinning and to the effects of changes in soil conditions as a result of the
demolition work

Traffic management
Traffic management has to be in operation for the demolition process for all construction
vehicles and pedestrian crossing.

Site fence
Site fence must put around demolition site to prevent any unauthorized people get into the
work site

Site specific risk assignment

Common review methods include workplace inspection, consultation, testing and analysing
records and data. When reviewing control measures, the SWMS must also be reviewed and
revised where necessary. If problems are found, go back through the risk management
steps, review your information and make further decisions about control measures.

Part 6 audit
A Division 6 Audit is a destructive / invasive audit, which generally includes the identification
of all hazardous building materials (PCB's, Lead, SMF etc.), prior to demolition or
refurbishment. The auditor will be able to gain access to areas previously inaccessible, such
as ceiling and floor spaces.

Existing hazard / chemicals

A person conducting a business or undertaking at a workplace must ensure that no person
at the workplace is exposed to a substance or mixture in an airborne concentration that
exceeds the exposure standard for the substance or mixture.

Dust control
The control of dust resulting from land-disturbing activities and to prevent surface and air
movement of dust from disturbed soil surfaces that may cause off-site damage, health
hazards, and traffic safety problems, must have dust control by water spraying and swiping.

SWMS
Safe work method statements How to prepare and use a safe work method statement
(SWMS) for high risk construction work (HRCW) and who needs to prepare one.
Environmental consideration
Waste from a demolition project can affect the environment in many ways. Nearly all
demolition results in a large amount of waste.  When buildings are deconstructed and
renovated, there are materials that must be removed from the site. Without proper
management, the waste can pollute the land and air. 
Dilapidation report
A dilapidation report is a report on the condition of a property at a given point in time. It
records any existing damage, and the state of any particular aspects of the property that are
likely to be affected by construction work, excavation or demolition.

Notify neighbours

 When the demolition is estimated to start and how long it will take
 How long the working hours will be
 What days the contractors will be on site
 When large machinery and vehicles will be coming in and out of the street

Disposal
It’s our responsibility to correctly dispose of construction and demolition waste. Always
confirm that sub-contractors and waste transporters are taking waste to a facility licensed to
accept it.  

Site access
to reduce or eliminate the workplace health and safety risks to people entering a housing
construction site.

Existing services
Disconnect all existing services before commencing demolition works to prevent any incident
on site.

Easement
Allocate the easement to prevent damage isolating or temporary fencing.

Title documents
Copy of the title for the property, please be advised that the title needs to be in the same
name as the applicant applying for permit.

PIC number
The Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) is an exciting time where your demolition
Supervisor can reveal the finished job with all finishing touches completed. 

Site power lines

Site power lines must be identified and mark to prevent high vehicles will be in contact

Service locator
It is critical prior to any excavation or penetration work that the exact underground service
locations are validated to ensure the safety of this critical infrastructure and the personnel on
the ground working closely with these services. Meticulousness care must be taken to avoid
service strikes to ensure safety

Cut off services

 Electricity: request through your electricity provider the abolishment of the electricity
meter at the property.
Note: It is important that the service is abolished, not just disconnected.
 Gas: request through your gas provider the abolishment of the gas meter at the
property.

Note: It is important that the service is abolished, not just disconnected.

Demolition works will not commence until both services have been abolished.

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The sequence in which a building or other structure is demolished can be critical for the
health and safety of workers and the general public.
The demolition sequence will depend on things like the type of construction, location, and
demolition method(s) selected. Buildings and structures should generally be demolished in
reverse order to their construction, that is, by ‘sequential demolition’. In particular:

 sequential demolition should be carried out in reasonably even stages, commencing

from the roof or top of the building or structure being demolished „
 multi-storey buildings or structures should be demolished storey by storey „
 masonry and brickwork should be taken down in reasonably even courses.
There is a range of demolition methods that may be used, either separately or in
combination. Control measures should be selected on the basis of the demolition method(s)
used. However, no matter what method is used, the building or structure to be demolished
and all its components should be maintained in a safe and stable condition so as to prevent
the unexpected collapse of part or all the structure. Temporary braces, propping, shoring, or
guys may need to be added for stability
Remove fittings and
Set up temporal services
Remove appliances plus fittings and future
Remove cabinetry
Remove carpet and tiles
Remove light fittings
Remove plaster
Remove windows
Remove existing services

3. Impact of structural factors on demolitions

General precautions

During the demolition of tanks and pipelines, the following precautions should be taken:

 make sure that no flammable or toxic substances or combustible liquid is allowed to enter
any drainage system or watercourse
 if excavating underground tanks and/or pipelines, check the soil surrounding the
tank/pipe to establish that it is not contaminated, either by leakage from the tank/pipe or
by spillage, and
 hot work (for example welding; oxy-acetylene cutting) should not be undertaken where
there is a chance that flammable material may be present as a result of leakage/spillage
or after cleaning out the tank/pipe.

Hazardous facilities

Special precautions should be taken during the demolition of major hazard facilities (MHF),
chemical works, gas works and similar establishments. These types of facilities should be
examined in conjunction with a competent person (for example a chemical engineer), in
order
to determine the nature of any of the plant, chemical deposits and their influence on the
method
of demolition or dismantling.
The removal of flammable materials and their new locations should be ascertained before
any demolition work starts.

Containers that have held flammable or combustible material

Welding and cutting work on containers that have held flammable or combustible liquids,
solids, gases or dusts can result in fire or explosion if the containers are not entirely free of
these materials.
It is therefore important to conduct a rigorous cleaning process and that any instructions for
cleaning are followed. Containers which have held any of the following materials are
considered unsafe and hot work should not be started before they are properly cleaned:

 petrol, kerosene, solvents, or light oils

 acids and alkalines, which can react with metal to produce explosive or toxic gases
 heavy oils, tars or solids which can release combustible gases when exposed to heat,
and
 flammable solids, whose finely divided particles may form an explosive dust cloud.
Any container which has held flammable or combustible substances should be considered
unsafe until confirmed otherwise by a competent person.
Further guidance on safety precautions that can be taken when welding is available in the
Code
of Practice: Welding processes.

4. Areas of potential hazards

 Hazard materials

Mercury

The inhalation of mercury vapour can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and
immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. The inorganic salts of mercury are
corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if
ingested

Bird Excrement

Birds and their droppings can carry over 60 diseases

Examples of transmissible bird diseases associated with pigeons, geese, starling and house
sparrows:

 Histoplasmosis 

 Candidiasis 

 Cryptococcosis 

 St. Louis Encephalitis

 E.coli. 

Dust
Construction dust can cause serious damage to your health and some types of dust can
eventually kill you. Regularly breathing in these harmful dusts over a long period of time can
cause a life threatening disease on your lungs.

MDF dust

MDF board is a timber product made from hardwood and softwood fibres that are glued
together with wax and a resin adhesive containing urea-formaldehyde. Both wood dust and
formaldehyde are Group 1 carcinogens. When working with wood products, dust and free
formaldehyde are released. Formaldehyde is absorbed by the dust particles which may
cause cancer when either breathed in or come into contact with the skin, frequently, over a
long time period. 

Asbestos
Asbestos products found around the home may be found in the following materials:

 Exterior fibre cement cladding (Fibro) and weather boards (pre 1984)
 Roof tiles
 Artificial brick cladding
 Flexible building boards – eave linings, bathroom linings, cement tile underlay
 All corrugated cement roofing
 Flue pipes
 Architectural cement pipe columns
 Texture paint
 Vinyl floor tiles or coverings
 Asbestos cement water pipes
 Mill board linings of switchboards
 Sprayed Insulation – Acoustic walls, beams and ceilings

If your demolition requires asbestos removal, we will safely remove the asbestos and obtain
a certificate to ensure the removal has been carried out to the requirements governed by the
EPA and WorkSafe Victoria. Please be advised that any asbestos removal requires up to 5
days’ notice to the council prior to removal.
 5. Disconnection of services

Before demolition starts, it’s important that the utilities and services to and from the house be
disconnected. This includes things like gas, electricity, water supply and drainage.

Electricity and gas in particular pose a serious safety risk if they’re still active when
demolition takes place. There’s no shortage of stories about demolition workers getting a
very nasty surprise when cutting through live cables.

The other danger of demolishing before services have been properly terminated is the
potential for damage to the supplies of neighbouring homes, or to the local power, gas, water
or drainage infrastructure in general. If that happens, the demolisher is liable for any repairs
or losses by law. As employers, it’s also up to the demolishers to ensure their employees
aren’t hurt on the job.

 Water – Gas – Power - Storm water – Sewer - Communications

Consideration
Shat off / kill:
Both types of kill switches are connected to the engine's circuitry through a system of wires.
When the switch is set to “closed,” the normal electrical circuit from the spark plugs can be
finished. When the kill switch is opened, the electricity is blocked from causing the
combustion that runs the engine.

Existing locations:
Existing supply can be used with authorization.
Temporally supplies:

Temporary power supply allows builders and trades to work when there is no permanent
connection to the site. Whether you have above standard power requirements or need a
temporary power box in an area with existing underground power

Authorities:
Specific control measures must be implemented when work is done in the vicinity of electric
lines. The local electricity supply authority should be consulted and appropriate control
measures implemented. Before demolition commences, all live electrical wiring and/or
components (apart from any temporary electrical installations provided for the work) should
be disconnected, isolated, or clearly marked and rendered safe by a competent person (for
example electrical engineer) or, where necessary, the local electrical supply authority