Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures
Section 4: Design considerations across the lifecycle – Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures

Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures 4.5: 4.5 Design for safe demolition and dismantling and give the information demolishers need

In relation to proper demolition or disposal of a structure, designers must give adequate information on each purpose the structure was designed for, the results of calculations, analysis, testing or examination carried out under the WHS Act, and any conditions necessary for safe use or for activities such as construction, maintenance and demolition, and must carry out or arrange the testing and analysis needed (WHS Act s 22). It matters especially where limit state design assumes the completed structure with all bracing, which withstands much higher loads than the structure during construction or demolition. A structure should be designed for demolition by existing techniques, with information on load paths, features that assist demolition and features needing unusual techniques or sequencing; designers can add lifting lugs on beams or columns and protect inserts in precast panels, and should advise the client in the risk documentation about special requirements for disposal or recycling of materials or finishes. Further guidance is in the model Code of Practice on demolition work.

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