DEMOLITION PROCEDURE

1.0 Demolition and Removal

1.01 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.

2.0 Precautions before Demolition Works

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

2.02 Notices lettered “Danger! Demolition in Progress” or a similar message shall be fixed
to the ending at appropriate places to warm the public.

2.03 The erection of hoardings, outrigger and scaffolding shall be constructed in

2.04 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.

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

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

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

3.0 Other Precautions

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

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

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 3.03 The handling of materials containing asbestos shall be in accordance with the Health
and Safety Organization – (Asbestos) Regulations.

3.04 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.

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

3.06 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.

4.0 Precautions During Demolition Works

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

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

4.02 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.

4.03 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.

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

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

4.06 Walls on the boundary will be demolished by hand.

4.07 Explosives shall NOT be used during the demolition process.

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

4.09 No wall, chimney or other structure shall be left unattended or unsupported in such
a condition that it may collapse due to wind or vibration.

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

4.11 Procedures and method of demolition will be adequate to prevent injury to persons
and avoid damage to neighboring property.

4.12 The plant equipment shall be adequately maintained as per the Occupational Health
and Safety (Plant) Regulations.

4.13 Facilities and equipment as described in the Code of Practice for asbestos removal
shall be provided where necessary.

4.14 Containers for the disposal of debris shall be provided.

4.15 No material will be dropped more than 2.00 meter in height.

4.16 No combustible material and rubbish will be left on site as to cause a fire hazard.

4.17 No burning of any debris will occur on site.

4.18 All demotions work must be carried out within the hours of:
7:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm Weekends and Holidays

Prepared by:

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Ar. RICHARD M. SIGUA, UAP
PRC REG #: 30673
PTR #: 1522692
DATE ISSUED: 20TH JAN. 2025
PLACE ISSUED: PTO-PAMPANGA

Conforme:

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Ms. Marielle Michaela M. Villarin
Owner

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