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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 397 · clause 397 · NLR 5/12

PART XVII CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION AND DEMOLITION — Structural integrity

397

(1) Where a structure is to be demolished in whole or in part, the structure and all adjoining structures, the integrity of which could be compromised by the demolition, shall be supported to the extent and in a manner prescribed by a professional engineer.

397(2)

The design of the support system referred to in subsection (1) shall include a schedule, based on the stages of demolition, for installation of the components of the support system, and a copy of the support system, design and schedule shall be available at the demolition site.

397(3)

Where salvage is taking place before or during the demolition process, the integrity of the structure shall be maintained.

397(4)

Engineered demolition plans and designs shall not be required where the nature and method of demolition will not endanger workers or compromise the stability of adjoining grounds and structures.

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