Commercial demolition is a process of part or complete removal of commercial structures like office buildings, shopping centres, hotels and others. For an onlooker, the demolition process may seem just to knock off the building, rather, it involves different factors, considerations and detailed planning to ensure that the building is brought down safely and securely.
While safety is of utmost importance while executing the commercial demolition in Sydney, other factors also need equal consideration such as safe asbestos removal. This makes commercial demolition far different from the residential demolition. So, let us check out the key things that you should do before initiating the demolition process of a commercial site.
Before you begin
First of all, ensure that the structure you are about to demolish is in a stable and safe condition to avoid any accidental collapse of a part or of the entire structure.
You should consider the following:
- Boundary walls
- Public access
- Stability and strength of the structure
- Adjoining structures and properties
- The position, type and depth of the basement, underground storage and wells
Get permission
You would need a permit from several government authorities before actually beginning commercial demolition, including approval from asbestos removal specialists. Processing the different permits takes time; usually, up to two to three weeks. The time to receive the permit for industrial demolition in Sydney could be different for different locations, therefore, create an elaborate plan for your industrial demolition activity. Contact your local authorities for further details.
Conduct risk assessment
You are also required to conduct a thorough risk assessment to evaluate the demolition plan and the process. While assessing the risks, a team of demolition professionals will check the structure for the presence of any hazardous materials, such as asbestos and radioactive elements. You can ask Democorp, an expert asbestos contractor in Sydney, to inspect the structure for hazardous material.
Demolition plan
Next is to prepare an elaborate demolition plan that includes the demolition procedure as well as any hazards or environmental damage that may occur during the industrial demolition procedure.
A comprehensive demolition plan will aid you to create a detailed demolition schedule to reduce your risks and liabilities while going about industrial demolition in Sydney. People affected by commercial site demolitions, like employees, neighbours and the nearby public, should be appropriately notified on your demolition plans and schedules.
Contact licenced demolition contractors
Moreover, only licenced demolition contractors in Sydney are authorised to carry out commercial site demolitions. Ensure that the asbestos contractor in Sydney or other demolition specialists you select possess the required licence and the expertise to carry out your commercial demolition securely without risks or liabilities.
Democorp is among the leading demolition contractors in Sydney. For any assistance with checking the structure, getting permissions, conducting a risk assessment, making a demolition plan or undertaking other critical aspects of commercial demolition, contact the experts at Democorp.
