The need to demolish or renovate a building arises for several reasons. Each building has a useful life known as the "design life". When it has reached the end of its useful life, it can become dangerous to the home or adjacent buildings in your neighborhood. Other reasons are that the new structures replace the old ones. The structure has lost its stability or may have structural damage.
Demolition also known as destruction, collapse or removal, Building demolition is the process of dismantling a structure after its useful life or usability through pre-planned and controlled demolition methods. Before calling as demolition companies San Diego you need to first understand the process of demolition.
The process of demolition of buildings and structures includes the 4 steps
Surveying
Elimination of hazardous substances
Creation of the plan
Safety measures
Surveying
Surveying means studying various features of the building or structure and the surrounding area. The two types of survey are
a) Measurement of buildings
b) Structural topography
Elimination of hazardous substances
Hazardous materials that could contain asbestos could come to light as a result of a demolition investigation. Prior to demolition, specialized asbestos removal and remediation companies should be employed to remove hazardous substances from the site.
Demolition plans
· Building location
· Distances to adjacent buildings, streets, structures, and schools.
· Method instructions for demolishing the building; Representation of the termination sequence and the termination method to be used
· A health and safety plan with all measures to protect the public, including hoardings, covered walkways, guardrails, and scaffold protectors.
Safety measures when demolishing buildings
All employees will have an introduction to the website and a toolbox talk to discuss methods and environment.
Emergency and fire plans are developed and included in the health and safety introduction.
Naturally, steps are taken to reduce and control dust, noise and vibrations.
All employees wear full PPE. Health and safety checks are carried out periodically for all demolition workers.
Now if you have made up your mind for a demolition, call a reputed demolition company, San Diego and get started.
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