Blue Mountains Demolition Conditions
10 demolition conditions imposed by Blue Mountains across 2 development applications in our dataset. Demolition conditions set requirements for safely removing existing structures — demolition work plans, asbestos removal and disposal, waste classification, hoarding, and notification of neighbours and authorities.
46. Notification to Council and adjoining residents of demolition of buildings The applicant is to notify Council and any residents and businesses immediately across Raymond or David Road in writing, at least ten (10) working days prior to demolition commencing, of the intention to commence demolition works. In the case of adjoining residents and businesses, such notification is to be a clearly written note, on at least note pad size paper, giving the date demolition will commence and be placed in the letterbox of every premises (including every residential flat or unit, if any) immediately across a road from the demolition site. Reason: To ensure neighbours are aware of upcoming demolition…
43. Dilapidation report A dilapidation report on Council’s surrounding assets, including buildings, roads, drainage system and other infrastructure, is to be prepared by the applicant and submitted to Council at least 10 business days prior to the intended commencement of works. The dilapidation report is to include the route of trucks transporting excavated and demolition material from the development site to the Great Western Highway. Reason: To establish and document the structural condition of adjoining buildings and land for comparison as site work progresses and is completed, and to ensure Council is provided with the dilapidation report.
67. Asbestos management The applicant must ensure that any asbestos encountered on site is monitored, handled, transported and disposed of by appropriately qualified and licensed contractors in accordance with the requirements of SafeWork NSW and relevant guidelines, including: a) Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. b) SafeWork NSW Code of Practice – How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace, September 2016. c) SafeWork NSW Code of Practice – How to Safely Remove Asbestos, September 2016. d) Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014. Reason: To ensure public health and safety.
54. To ensure that the site is easily identifiable for deliveries and provides Signage information on the person responsible for the site, a sign displaying the following information is to be erected in a prominent position on the site prior to building or demolition works commencing: a) The name, address and telephone number of the principal certifying authority for the work, b) The name of the principal contractor for any building work and a telephone number on which that person may be contracted outside working hours, and c) The statement that “Unauthorised entry to the site is prohibited”.
55. Construction hours Demolition, excavation and construction works (including the delivery of materials to and from the site) must be restricted to the following hours: • Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm. • Saturdays between 8am and 3pm. • No work or deliveries shall occur on Sundays or public holidays. Alteration to these hours may be possible for safety reasons but only with the prior agreement of Council. Reason: To safeguard local amenity during the construction period.
57. General demolition requirements The demolition work must be supervised by a competent person with due regard to safe working practices and in accordance with the requirements of SafeWork NSW. Such work is to be carried out in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulations and AS 2601 The demolition of structures. Reason: To ensure demolition work is carried out in a safe manner.
58. Bonded asbestos material and friable asbestos material Work involving the removal of bonded asbestos removal of an area of more than 10 square metres or friable asbestos must be undertaken by a person licensed to undertake such work under clause 458 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017. Reason: To protect human health.
55. Demolition work is to be supervised by a competent person with due regard to Demolition work (general) safe working practices and in accordance with the requirements of SafeWork NSW. Such work is to be carried out in accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Regulations and AS 2601 The demolition of structures.
56. Work involving the removal of bonded asbestos removal (of an area of more Development involving than 10 square metres) or friable asbestos must be undertaken by a person bonded asbestos material licensed to undertake such work under clause 458 of the Work Health and and friable asbestos Safety Regulation 2017. material
60. Display of signage Appropriate asbestos/demolition signage must be in place prior to and during demolition works. Reason: To provide clarity to the community regarding demolition works.
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