Code of practice for demolition

Executive summary

Recommendations for the demolition and decommissioning of sites including buildings and structures.

Abstract

This British Standard recommends good practice methods for the demolition (both partial and whole), as well as decommissioning, of sites including buildings and structures. It takes into account safety, health and issues which affect the protection of environment. Recommendations are covered for:

a) the proper, and effective, management of the demolition process;

b) maintaining structural stability, through the provision of temporary structural support, where necessary;

c) managing deliberate structural collapse.

This code of practice provides recommendations for: identifying and establishing responsibilities during all phases of the demolition process; acquiring a knowledge of the site, including its former uses; appropriate environmental management; managing health and safety hazards; carrying out risk assessments, and planning the work accordingly; establishing and managing procedures effectively; determining and managing safe exclusion zones.

History and related standards

This British Standard supersedes BS 6187:1982 which is withdrawn.

This standard includes the following cross references:

BS 5228-1, BS 5228-2, BS 5228-4, BS 5607, BS 5837, BS 5973, BS 5974, BS 5975, BS 6100, BS 6164, BS 6399-2, BS 6472, BS 6482, BS 7121-1, BS 7121-2,

BS 7121-3, BS 7121-4, BS 7121-5, BS EN 1808.

BS 6187:2000

Code of practice for demolition

Published:

15 Sep 2000

Withdrawn:

31 Dec 2011