BS 6187:2000 pdf free.Code of practice for demolition.
When the value of a contract is estimated to be above the European Union (EU) limit, it should be advertised inthe Official Journal of the European Community.
NOTE This is covered by British law in the Utilities Contracts Regulations 1996 [2].
Legislation can vary nationally, such as in Scotland, Wales,Northern Ireland or under local authorities, and there quirements of any particular site should be ascertained (see B.2 for contact points of government departments,agencies,authorities and enforcers).
NOTE1 National and local statutory requirements are enforced by local and other authorities and agencies.
NOTE2 lnformation and advice can be obtained from enforcing authorities such as the Health and Safety Executive, the EnvironmentAgency and local authorities (see B.2).Further adtvice can be sought,for example, from the relevant professional institutions and industry associations.
NOTE This clause gives examples of relevant legislation but is not exhaustive.
Special requirements should be applied, where appropriate on some sites or parts of sites, for example,whichmay be or may have been subject to the Nuclear Installations (Dangerous Occurrences)
Regulations 1965(as amended) [3] or the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAHRegulations 1999) [4]. Early consultation between licensees andor duty holders and all relevant regulatoryauthorities should be undertaken in such cases.
When a dangerous structure is dealt with by a local authority or equivalent regulatory authority under statute forexempt sites, the demolition or remedial works should be completed to the authority’s satisfaction and may
include the provision of temporary supports or shoring.Discussions should be held with the authority to ensurethat an acceptable solution is implemented.
As permissions are required under a variety of acts and regulations, the property ownerdeveloper (client) shouldobtain approvals including any planning permission, as appropriate. Contractors should ensure that such approvals have been granted before work commences. Contractors should obtain all permissions for which theyare responsible, and comply with the conditions imposed by the local authority or any other appropriate body,particularly in relation to any licenses, deposits and indemnities required, e.g. for hoarding, fencing, lighting,bariers, platforms, ramps and handrails for public safety. In addition, the requirements of any regulatoryauthority for exempt sites should be taken into account.BS 6187 pdf download.