1981 Ed.] Building (Demolition Works) Regulations [CAP. 123
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to a person actually engaged in placing shoring or other safeguards for the purpose of compliance with paragraph (1), if such precautions as are practicable are taken to ensure the safety of that person.
5. No electric cable or other apparatus, other than such a cable or apparatus used in the demolition works, that is liable to be a source of danger, shall, at any time during the carrying out of such works, remain electrically charged.
6. At all times during the carrying out of any demolition works--
(a) the registered contractor appointed in respect thereof shall take all practicable steps to prevent danger to persons employed therein-
(i) from risk of fire or explosion through the leakage or accumulation of gas or vapour; and
(ii) from risk of flooding from water mains, sewers or culverts; and
(b) all external openings to or from the building shall be so protected as to prevent danger to persons employed in the demolition works.
7. Where chutes are provided for the removal of materials or debris, they shall be so situated and constructed as to avoid, so far as practicable, any danger to persons employed in the demolition works or to any other person.
8. (1) The demolition and all works incidental thereto shall be specifically placed under the supervision of a person experienced in the carrying out of demolition works and appointed for the purpose.
(2) Where 2 or more registered contractors take part in the demolition works, each such contractor shall appoint a person in accordance with paragraph (1) and either the same person shall be jointly appointed by all the contractors taking part or each such contractor shall make arrangements to ensure that no operation in the course of the demolition works is undertaken by his workmen save after consultation between all the persons appointed in accordance with paragraph (1) as to the method by which, and the time at which, the operation is to be carried out.
(3) A notice in the prescribed form specifying the name of the person or persons appointed in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be posted up in a prominent position on the site of the demolition works.
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Electric cables, etc. not to remain charged.
Precautions to be taken to prevent danger from fire or explosion, etc.
Provisions in relation to chutes for removal of materials, etc.
Demolition works to be carried out under supervision of experienced person.
Form 37.
1981 Ed.] Building (Demolition Works) Regulations [CAP. 123
(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to a person actually engaged in placing shoring or other safeguards for the purpose of compliance with paragraph (1), if such precautions as are practicable are taken to ensure the safety of that person.
5. No electric cable or other apparatus, other than such a cable or apparatus used in the demolition works, that is liable to be a source of danger, shall, at any time during the carrying out of such works, remain electrically charged.
6.
works--
At all times during the carrying out of any demolition
(a) the registered contractor appointed in respect thereof shall take all practicable steps to prevent danger to persons employed therein-
(i) from risk of fire or explosion through the leakage or accumulation of gas or vapour; and
(ii) from risk of flooding from water mains, sewers or culverts; and
(b) all external openings to or from the building shall be so protected as to prevent danger to persons employed in the demolition works.
7. Where shutes are provided for the removal of materials or debris, they shall be so situated and constructed as to avoid, so far as practicable, any danger to persons employed in the demolition works or to any other person.
8. (1) The demolition and all works incidental thereto shall be specifically placed under the supervision of a person experienced in the carrying out of demolition works and appointed for the purpose.
(2) Where 2 or more registered contractors take part in the demolition works, each such contractor shall appoint a person in accordance with paragraph (1) and either the same person shall be jointly appointed by all the contractors taking part or each such contractor shall make arrangements to ensure that no operation in the course of the demolition works is undertaken by his workmen save after consultation between all the persons appointed in accord- ance with paragraph (1) as to the method by which, and the time at which, the operation is to be carried out.
(3) A notice in the prescribed form specifying the name of the person or persons appointed in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be posted up in a prominent position on the site of the demolition works.
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[Subsidiary]
Electric cables.
etc. not to
remain charged.
Precautions to be taken to prevent danger from fire or explosion, etc.
Provisions in relation to shutes for removal of materials, etc.
Demolition works to be carried out under supervision of experienced person.
Form 37.
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