Before you start any work on a building, it’s essential that you take the time to read up on local laws regarding consent.
Consent is official permission from the local government to carry out a project that involves construction, alteration or demolition.
But do you need building consent for demolition? When it comes to demolishing a building, several factors will determine whether or not you need consent before carrying out the work, so it’s important to check whether you need consent before you start, as you risk a potential fine otherwise.
Whether or not you need building consent for demolition depends on a few factors.
If the building in question is detached and no more than three storeys high, you won’t need consent to demolish it.
However, if it is attached to another building or is more than three storeys high, you will need consent.
For buildings built before 2000, an asbestos survey will need to be carried out before any demolition work can begin, to ensure that asbestos is completely absent from the building.
Before you begin the process of demolition, there are a few important things you need to consider to ensure the project goes smoothly.
First, you’ll need to terminate any water, sewer and stormwater connections, and let your water, gas, electricity and telecommunications providers know of the work.
It’s also important to take a number of health and safety measures, including setting up barriers, controlling excess noise and dust and correctly disposing of any hazardous materials.
To ensure that the demolition goes to plan, it’s worth working with experienced demolition contractors such as Union Demolition.
Union Demolition is one of the leading demolition companies in the Auckland area. With many years of experience, our demolition contractors provide a range of demolition services.
Whether it’s a large-scale industrial demolition or a small-scale residential house demolition, get in touch with us today to find out more about the demolition services we offer.
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