Demolition/Abatement Constracts (Folders 1-2)

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SALEM COURTHOUSE SQUARE SECTION 01010 DEMOLITION SCOPE OF WORK 1997 PAGE 2 OF 8 E. Blasting: Shall not be permitted. F. Protection: Provide the following protective measures: 1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by Owner or Owner's Representative. Blank off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction. G. Demolition and Excavations: Kept free of water and subgrade dry, firm, and undisturbed until approval of permanent work has been received from Owner or Owner's Representative. H. Salvage Items: In accordance with schedule attached to the end of this section. These items are to remain the property of the Marion County. I. Disconnect all utility services prior to demolition. 1.5 PROTECTION A. Perform demolition in such manner as to prevent hazards to persons and property; to minimize interference with use of adjacent areas, utilities and structures or interruption of use of such utilities; and to provide free passage to and from such adjacent areas of structures. B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations. C. Maintain fences, barricades, lights, and similar protection around exposed excavations and safety hazards until such hazards have been removed. D. Provide temporary facilities necessary to maintain safe conditions for workers, Owner personnel and the general public. Mitigate potential nuisances due to work of this Section, including but not limited to dust. 1. Control airborne particulate debris and prevent air, noise and water pollution: provide effective means to minimize such nuisances due to demolition work. E. In addition, to general fire and safety requirements for the work, comply with the following: 1. No wall or part of wall shall be permitted to fall outwardly from structures. 2 Maintain at least one stairway in each structure in usable condition to highest remaining floor. Maintain all existing stairways for egress from work areas and occupied levels of the parking garage. 3. Wherever a cutting torch or other equiprnent that might cause a fire is used, provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. Instruct all possible users of fire extinguishers. 4. Keep hydrants clear and accessible at all times. Prohibit obstructions of any kind within a radius of 15 feet of fire hydrants. 5. The use of explosives is prohibited.