Application Form For Demolition Permit (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES:

1. LOT REGULATION:

Article 1 – Sec. 110.3

Whenever a structure is demolished or removed, the premises shall be maintained

free from all unsafe or hazardous conditions by the proper regulation of the lot, restoration of established grades and the erection of the

necessary retaining walls and fences in accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of the BOCA BUILDING CODE.

2. BEAM HOLES:

Article 33 - Sec.3309.32 Where a structure involving a party wall is being demolished, the owner of the

demolished structure shall, at his or her own expense, bend over all wall anchors at the beam ends of the standing wall and shall brick up

all open beam holes and otherwise maintain the safety and usefulness of the wall.

3. ADJOINING WALLS:

Article 33 – Sec. 3309.3

The owner of the new or altered structure shall preserve all adjoining independent

and party walls from damage as provided for herein. The owner shall underpin where necessary and support the adjoining building or

structure by proper foundations to comply with Section 3310.0.

4. MAINTENANCE:

Article 33 – Sec. 3309.3.1 During the demolition, the party wall shall be maintained, weatherproofed, and

structurally safe by adequate bracing until such time as the permanent structural supports have been provided.

5. PARTY WALL EXITS: Article 33 – Sec.3309.3.3 A party wall balcony or horizontal exit shall not be destroyed unless a substitute

means of egress has been provided and approved.

6. ADJOINING ROOFS:

Article 33 – Sec. 3309.4

Where a new building or demolition of an existing building is being conducted at a

greater height, the roof, roof outlets, and roof structures of adjoining buildings shall be protected against damage with adequate safeguards

by the person doing the work.

7. NOTICE OF INTENT:

Article 33 – Sec. 3310.1

The person intending to cause demolition or an excavation shall deliver written

notice of such intent to the owner of each potentially affected adjoining lot, building or structure, at least one week prior to the

commencement of the work. The notice shall request license to enter the potentially affected lot , building or structure, prior to the

commencement of work and at reasonable intervals during the work to inspect and preserve the lot, building or structure from damage.

8. REMOVAL OF DEBRIS Article 33 – Sec. 3310.2.1 All waste materials shall be removed in a manner which prevents injury or damage

to persons, adjoining properties and public right-of-way.

9. UTILITY CONNECTIONS:

Article 33 – 3310.5

All service utility connections shall be discontinued and capped in

accordance with the approved rules and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

I SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT MY STATEMENTS AND ANSWERSABOVE ARE TRUE AND COMPLETETO THE BEST OF MY

KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF. I ALSO REALIZE THAT I WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES PROVIDED BY

PA.C.S. 4904 IF I HAVE PROVIDED FALSE ANSWERS AND STATEMENTS.

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SIGNATURE OF LICENSED CONTRACTOR

DATE

LICENSE NUMBER

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OFFICIAL USE ONLY

APPROVED: ______________

DATE: _________________

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SIGNATURE OF ZONING OFFICER

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DATE: _________________

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SIGNATURE OF BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL

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