You cannot proceed with the deconstruction works without obtaining demolition permits. Before local authorities approve the documentation, you must comply with their requirements needed. Its purpose is to ensure safety in terms of health and work environment. A pre-demolition inspection checklist is a document that must be provided to ensure the quality of work.
Why is pre-demolition inspection so important?
Planning in residential, commercial, and industrial demolition projects is necessary. The initial process of deconstruction works should undergo pre-demolition inspection. It serves as a guide for the contractors, engineers, project managers to determine the scope of information relating to the demolition works in the job site. Here are several reasons to consider:
- Specifies the size of the targeted establishment
- Determine the current condition of the job site
- Concerns health and environmental issues
- Construct disposal and waste management
Key important factors of pre-demolition inspections
Removal of hazardous substances
Harmful materials are needed to inspect attentively for early detection. Following safety guidelines justifies primary health and environmental concerns. Several hazardous substances can be found in the establishment that is subjected to be demolished, such as:
- Asbestos
- Lead paint
- Abandoned chemicals
- Dielectric fluids
- Coolant gases
- Mercury-containing products
- Flammable liquids
- Batteries
- Hydraulic fluids
- Radioactive materials
Assign a waste management disposal task
Other than the removal of hazardous substances, waste management tasks are essential in demolition projects. It involves the segregation of materials that can be reused and recycled for the next construction development. Proper waste management maximizes the space of landfill areas and cuts off its costs as well.
Handle energy-source components
Before tearing down the subject property, secure the surroundings to prevent costly repairs. The initial inspection helps to detect energy-source systems needed to disconnect from a power supply such as the electrical system. Fuels and chemical sources must also be removed. Lastly, the plumbing system should also be deactivated.
Put through the pre-bid walkthrough
Demolition inspection provides potential bidders with the ability to submit an offer more thoroughly than just based on documentation or images, representing explicitly the costs they are incurred on the given platform for your work. Nevertheless, your deals’ completeness and consistency depend on what your solicitation on the job site you want to be done.
Read also: 5 DIY Demolition Safety Tips for Your Home Renovation Project
To summarize it up
Pre-demolition inspections bring several purposes. The main objective was to determine the health and environmental concerns that may affect deconstruction works. It’s important factors mainly focus on removing harmful materials, planning waste management disposal, handling energy-source components, and managing pre-bid walkthrough.
Deconstruction works need an efficient plan
Demolition permits and safety guidelines are one of our priorities to deliver a successful outcome. Talk with our professional demolition contractors and project managers to start with your demolition projects. Get in touch with Marco Demolition by calling 647-570-7077 or sending an email at marcodemolitionconcretecutting@gmail.com. You can also leave a message on our website contact page.
