It takes many years to construct a building, but it only takes a few hours to bring it down. Demolition, as we all know, is the process of bringing down a part of the entire building using powerful and durable machinery. Building demolition Vancouver is done when you want to bring down an old building & construct a new one in its place, or when you want to bring down a part of the building to manage renovations.
The actual process of demolition may take up to a few hours depending on the size of the building. However, the preparation for this process takes place many weeks in advance. The process involves completing an entire list of steps until it reaches the demolition stage. What are the processes involved in demolition? Keep reading to know more about the same.
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The Four-Step Process Of Demolition
The four main steps involved in the process of demolition are:
- Surveying or assessment of the building
- Safe disposal of hazardous and toxic materials
- Creating a demolition plan based on various factors related to the building and its neighborhood
- Safety guidelines checklist
Surveying Or Assessment Of The Building
When you call a demolition company to take down your building, the first step that the company would follow is to conduct a thorough survey of your building and its structural elements. Some of the important points checked in this step are:
- Status of the building, materials used, age, condition, size and more
- Duration of the building usage
- Surveying the elements, utilities and facilities inside the building and analyzing the presence of toxic or hazardous materials
- Understanding the neighborhood, traffic conditions, local community guidelines
Safe Disposal Of Toxic Or Hazardous Materials
This is one of the most important steps of demolition. Asbestos, the most common hazardous material involved in this process, has to be removed by asbestos removal specialists only. Overexposure to asbestos can lead to serious lung issues. The demolition company will plan to remove these hazardous materials from the site safely before starting with the actual demolition process.
Creating A Demolition Plan
After reviewing the structure of the building and the neighborhood’s character, the demolition company would come up with a detailed demolition plan. This plan contains details about the distance of the building from neighborhood buildings, the type of demolition to be carried out, safe removal of waste and post-demolition cleanup activities and a proper schedule of the demolition of the building.
Safety Guidelines Checklist
Once the method of demolition and the machinery to be used is decided, the company then comes up with the safety guidelines checklist that the demolition contractors must follow at all times, while on the site. This involves safety gear and PPE kits for the workers, preparing the fire and emergency exit plans, devising ways to minimize dust and noise pollution during demolition, and conducting occupational health checks for workers. All workers on the site will be given a thorough training of the safety guidelines to ensure that work goes on without hassles during the duration of the demolition project.
