SECTION 02 4116 Structure Demolition (Actual Requirements)
SECTION 02 4116 Structure Demolition (Actual Requirements)
SECTION 02 4116 Structure Demolition (Actual Requirements)
STRUCTURE DEMOLITION
(ACTUAL REQUIREMENTS)
PART 1- GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
Furnish material and equipment and perform labor required for the demolition of structures and
utilities indicated on the Drawings. See drawings for location and extent of work required.
Verify and examine the site of work to familiarize with the character of materials to be
encountered and all other existing conditions affecting the work.
1.3 PROTECTION
a. Provide adequate protective measures to protect materials, men and adjoining property.
Take appropriate action to check spread of dust and to avoid the creation of a nuisance in the
surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions, such as
flooding, or pollution. Comply with all dust regulations imposed by local air pollution agencies.
Vacuum and dust the work area at least daily or more frequently as needed or directed.
The precautionary measures on the safety of workers during the demolition works shall be in
accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard
requirements.
PART 3 – EXECUTION
Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Engineer or authorized Owner's
representative.
a. Utilities
Remove all existing utilities as indicated and terminate in a manner conforming to the
nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and satisfactory to the Project
Inspector. Remove related equipment and deliver to a location in accordance with
instructions of the Owner or his authorized representative without additional cost to the
Owner. Dispose of utility lines encountered that are not shown on the drawings in
accordance with the instructions of the Engineer or authorized Owner's representative.
All concrete pavement and base course designated for removal, shall be disposed as
directed by the Engineer.
In cutting or breaking up street surfacing required for the performance of the work, the
Contractor shall not use equipment that will damage the adjacent pavement. All concrete
pavement surfaces to be removed shall be scored with concrete sawing equipment.
The Contractor shall remove the pavement and road surfaces as part of the trench
excavation and the amount remove shall not exceed the maximum width for pipelines as
indicated on the drawings.
The width and length of the pavement area required to be removed for the installation of
waterlines and other structures shall not exceed the maximum linear dimensions of such
structures by more than 0.30 meter on each side.
Except where shown on the drawings or otherwise specified, any pavement, trees or other property
and surface structures which have been damaged, removed or disturbed by the Contractor whether
deliberately or through failure to carry out the requirements of the Contract Documents or through
failure to employ usual and reasonable safeguards shall be replaced or repaired at the expense of
the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all injury to persons and damages to properties caused by
the work or by his men and shall be liable for any claims against the Owner as a result of this injury
and/or damages. The Contractor shall likewise protect the property of the Owner against theft and
weather. Where such exposure to inclemency of the weather and theft is due to the work or
negligence of the Contractor, he then shall be liable for such damage or loss.
The Contractor shall secure at his expense all demolition or removal permits and other licenses as
required by the approving authorities.
3.5 CLEANUP
Remove rubbish and debris from the site daily, unless otherwise directed; do not allow
accumulations inside or outside the building. Store materials that cannot be removed daily
in areas specified by the Engineer or authorized Owner's representative.
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