Section 85 in U.P. Building And Other Construction Workers (Regulation Of Employment And Conditions Of Service) Rules, 2009
85. Preparations before demolition.
- The employer shall ensure at a construction site of a building or other construction work that -(1)all glass or similar material or article in exterior openings are removed before commencing any demolition work;(2)all demolition operation shall be performed in presence of a responsible supervisor;(3)all water, steam, electric, gas and other similar supply lines are put-off and suitably capped and the concerned department of-appropriate Government or local authority is informed and wherever permission is required will be obtained from the such authority before commencement of such demolition work;wherever it is necessary to maintain water, gas, electric line or power during such demolition work such line shall be protected with substantial covering to afford safety to the building workers and the general public so as to protect it from damage;(4)demolition work shall not be carried out unless remedial measures like sheet piling, shoring, bracing or similar other means so as to ensure safety and stability of unsafe adjacent structure from collapsing are taken.
