Demolition Plan: Steps, Guidelines, and Regulations

Question 1: Demolition Plan
The process of demolition of an existing building or dwelling unit follows a number of steps that
must be accomplished to ensure that the demolition is in accordance the provided guidelines. The
steps are as shown:
Assessing the needs-The demolition of a structure involves numerous factors and different
approaches. It is thus fundamental that the specific needs of the demolition are addressed so as to
customize the demolition plan for the specific project.
Creating the plan- The plan is inclusive of the method to be used in conducting the demolition as
well as the equipment that would be used in executing the demolition. The mission of the
building being demolished is to come up with the safest and the most effective way out even as it
remains within the provisions of the stipulated budget. The decisions on such factors will be
influenced by the size of the dwelling units, the types of building materials used as well as the
reasons for demolition. Still, the location of the building unit will be taken into account. The
demolition methods that can be adopted include implosion, deconstruction, selective demolition
and the use of a traditional excavator with a grapple. Upon setting up the demolition plan, it will
be possible for the company to decide on the method to be used, the necessary equipment, the
cost, the quantity of the debris and mode of dispersal on the site. Back up plans and emergency
plans will be required as parts of the overall demolition plan to cater for any emergencies.
Getting Permits-The required permits from the city or town authorities will need to be acquired
before the demolition exercise can commence. This is because the elimination of any building
from a site leads to alteration of the landscape and can as well change the property taxes and
values in the area in which the demolition is to be done.

The demolition will have to be in complaint with the:
 Provisions of the Planning and Development Regulation 2008
 NS Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
 Building Act 2011
 Building Act 1993
 AS 2601-The Australian Standards for Demolition of Structures
 AS 2436-Australian Standards and Codes of Practice on Noise Control
 Building Regulations applicable to the state of Victoria
Question 2
Question 3
 Bushfire (medium risk)-P2.3.4
 High wind-3.10.1
 Earthquake-3.10.2.2
 Alpine area (NSW)-P2.3.5
Question 5: List and description of the building services

 Energy supply-include the supplies for gas and electricity. The Australian code for
the service is AS 4564
 Water supply-Encompasses the services of supply, drainage and plumbing-The
Australian code for the service is WSA 03-2011
 Heating and ventilation-The Australian code for the service is AS 1668.2
 Lighting-includes both day lighting and natural lighting services. The Australian
code for the service is AS 1680.
 Communications and telephonic services-The Australian code for the service is AS
S009:2013
 Security and alarm systems-The Australian code for the service is AS 2201.1
 Fire detection and protection services-The Australian code for the service is AS
1670.1
 Air conditioning and refrigeration services-The Australian code for the service is AS
1668.2
The above services are classified into either mechanical or electrical systems. Mechanical
systems include:
HVAC systems, which is an abbreviation for heating, ventilating and air-conditioning and
include such services as active mechanical/ electrical services
Site Drainage which include drainage, water, sanitary disposal and removal of waste water
from the various disposal points

Gas supply, which include cooking, nitrogen and commercial gases. It involves the storage,
piping, supply and pressure regulation of gas from the container to the designated areas
Fire protection encompasses water supply, smoke detection, water sprinkler
Plumbing that deals with water treatment, distribution, storage, sanitary facilities, sanitary
fixtures
Question 4: Site Inspection Checklist
LOCATION OF DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . .
INSPECTION OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIGNATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N/A – not applicable
 – Acceptable controls adopted
 – Measures are not acceptable, or a potential problem exists
Part A: Initial site inspection
Item Consideration Assessment
1 Has an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) been
approved for the site?
2 Have all necessary development approvals been obtained?
3 Are site conditions consistent with those assumed within the
approved ESCP?
4 Are environmental values being adequately protected?