Building demolition is essential in business today. Companies hire demolition services San Diego to treat down a building and clear the site. The company follows a particular process to completely clear the site. In this article, we will discuss in detail the process of building demolition.
The process of building demolition
Different steps are involved as follows.
1.Surveying
In a survey of buildings for demolition, professions thoroughly note the condition of the building, its structure and plumbing system. This includes the material used, the presence of hazardous material, drainage conditions, condition of basements, underground tanks and vaults
2.Removal of hazardous materials
Specialized personnel are called for the removal of hazardous materials like asbestos, petroleum contamination or radioactive metals
3.Preparation of the demolition plan
A detailed demolition plan is made which illustrates the location of the building, its distance to adjacent buildings, the structural support and the pross that must be used. The plan also indicates all precautionary measures that must be used for the protection of the public.
Demolition services offer the following plans of demolition.
a)Interior demolition is to take apart the interior portions of a structure while preserving the exterior.
b)Selective demolition involves the removal of specific interior or exterior portions of a building while protecting the remaining structure.
c)Dismantling refers to careful deconstruction of a structure to preserve its components for reuse, recycling, or refurbishment
d)Total demolition refers to tearing down the entire structure using special machines, explosives or a wrecking ball.
4.Safety Measures during Demolition of Building Structures
All the workers, site supervisors and engineers are briefed with the potential hazards and process of demolition. All flammable goods like wood, timber, fuels, are removed from the site. Firefighting appliances are stationed at the demolition site till the process is completed. Workers are also protected from exposure to harmful chemicals, dust, heat and noise during the demolition process.
5.Cleaning and inspection
Demolition services San Diego clear the site of debris completely once the building is torn down. Professionals thoroughly check the area to ensure that no debris or harmful material is left behind, only then do they allow construction on the site.