BS 6187:2000 pdf free.Code of practice for demolition.Here is the part of the introduction:
Introduction
This Code of Practice concerns the process of demolition from initial considerations, through planning, to the execution stages, see Figure 1.
This Code has been written on the understanding that. the execution of its provisions is entnisted to appropriately qualified and competent people.
Route maps have been included at the begirniing of most clauses to guide the user through the information in the text This is particularly in respect of the hierarchy and interdependence of use of the clauses and sub-clauses, which may not, always be obvious because of the complexity of the demolition process and the wide coverage in this document. Part of the complexity arises because a demolition project from inception to completion is a complex process that involves many activities, many of which are iterative (but at different levels) and which require re-visiting. An example is, as the project. moves through the tender process to contract acceptance and onto site operations by referring to plarnwd methods of work which will be developed and augmented further at each of these stages.
The maps are not intended to be process flowcharts, but. indicative of the interdependence. One flow chart is included, however, which shows the ijrocesses in the document for dealing with structural stability (see Figure 2).
4 Legislative overview (see Figure 4)
4.1 Legislative framework
4.1.1 General
All demolition work should be carried out in accordance with appropriate acts and their supplementary regulations and the relevant British Standards. Equipment, materials and designs used in the work should conform to these regulations and British Standards.
Statutory requirements can alter during the currency of this standard and all such requirements should be checked for accuracy at the time of use.
When the value of a contract. is estimated to be above the European Union (EU) limit, it should be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Community.
NOTE This is covered by British law in the Utilities Contracts Regulations 1996 121.
4.1.2 National and local variations
Legislation can vary nationally, such as in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or under local authorities, and the
requirements of any particular site should be a.scertamed (see B.2 for contact points of government departments, agencies, authorities and enforcers).
NOTE 1 National and local statutory requirements are enforced by local and other authorities and agencies.
NOTE 2 Information and advice can be obtained from enforcing authorities such as the health and Safety Executive, the Enviromunent Agency and local authorities (see B.2). Further advice can be sought, for example, from the relevant professional institutions and industry associations.BS 6187 pdf download.