Step 1: A Building Survey
In survey of buildings for demolition, following process is carried out:

• Types of construction material used
• Usage of building prior and present during demolition.
• The presence of wastewater, hazardous materials, matters arising from toxic chemicals, flammable or explosive and radioactive materials, etc.
• Drainage conditions and possible problems on water pollution, flooding and erosion.
  Shared facilities with adjoining building, including common staircases, partition walls.
• Adjoining pedestrian and vehicular traffic conditions
• The sensitivity of neighbourhood with respect to noise, dust, vibration and traffic impact.

Step 2: A Structural Surveying
In structural survey, following process are involved in demolition:

• The method of construction
• The structural system and structural conditions of basements, underground tanks or underground vaults.
• The original structural system employed in the design.
• The condition of the building.

Step 3: Preparation of Demolition Plan for Structures
A detailed demolition plan is made which illustrates the different process involved and they are:

• The location of the building to be demolished.
• The distances from the building to be demolished to its adjacent buildings, streets, structures and significant street furniture.
• The structural support systems of the building.
• A plan showing the procedure for the demolition of the building; detailed sequence of demolishing structural members; and the method of demolition to be adopted.
• A plan showing all precautionary measures for the protection of the public including hoardings, covered walkways, catch platforms, catch fans, scaffolding, protective screens and safety nets.
• Method of handling demolished building debris.
• Time required for the complete demolition process etc.

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