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Demolition

Demolition and dismantling operations are diverse. They range from the demolition of residential and small industrial / commercial buildings to complex, often unique, projects where each stage requires detailed planning and the application of highly developed skills.

Key environmental issues include:

• discovery of contaminated land
• disposal of hazardous materials (e.g. oil from storage tanks)
• effects on local ecological habitats by altering ground conditions
• noise, dust (e.g. from use of elephant chutes) and vibration
• the need to obtain licenses prior to on site crushing (e.g. of concrete or masonry)
• pollution prevention (e.g. by being aware of location of oil or fuel storage tanks)
• reuse and/or recycling of materials (e.g. masonry or concrete)
• review of disposal options for wastes generated before demolition begins.

Note:

See also: Site clearance

Key references:

• BS 6787 Code of practice for demolition, 1982.
• CIRIA C650 Environmental good practice on site.
• CIRIA SP102 Remedial treatment for contaminated land Volume II: Decommissioning, decontamination and demolition.
• CIRIA SP133 Waste minimisation construction - site guide.
• CIRIA SP148 Waste minimisation in construction - training pack.
• CIRIA Research Project 557 Greater use of reclaimed and recycled materials in construction (in preparation).

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