117Demolition

117 Demolition

(1) Precautions must be taken before and during demolition in accordance with AS 2601 The demolition of structures as in force or as issued or as published from time to time and the following—

(a) the demolition must not be commenced until the precautionary measures have been inspected and approved by the relevant building surveyor;

(b) no part of any external wall on or within
3 m of a street alignment may be pulled down except during the hours that the relevant building surveyor directs;

(c) protective outriggers must be installed where necessary to guard against danger to life or property or when required by the relevant building surveyor;

(d) the site must be cleared of all debris.

(2) The relevant building surveyor may exempt minor demolition work from the requirements of subregulation (1) if the relevant building surveyor is of the opinion that the nature of the demolition work does not warrant those measures.

Division 4—Excavations and retaining walls