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materials including asbestos
          + Underground structures such as a basement, cellars, or storage tanks
    * any confined spaces where work will be undertaken
    * the general condition of structures on adjoining properties, particularly where these
      are close to or on the boundaries of the demolition workplace
    * the effect demolition may have on people working in adjoining properties or seeking access
       to and egress from those properties, and
    * the emergency arrangements, which should include equipment for the rescue of injured persons.

APPENDIX C – ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION CONSIDERATIONS
Some of the issues to be considered when undertaking an engineering investigation include:
    * obtaining the as-built details of the component members (if available)
    * identifying the type of structural system involved
    * conducting a search for engineering details specifying size, type and configuration of reinforcement and the strength of materials (if available) and the located documents referenced
    * assessing the current load-carrying capacity of the structure, taking into account
          + the strength requirements of the relevant structural technical standards current at the time of construction and the strength and loading requirements of those now current
          + degradation of the original properties of the materials used due to time, weathering, wear, or other deleterious causes
          + the capacity of the structure as a whole and individual members to sustain superimposed loads without
                o premature collapse of any member, or
                o deforming to an extent which will lead to static instability of the member itself
                  or to connected members.
    * verifying the composition or quality of structural components, if necessary, using methods such as
          + core drilling
          + electronic reinforcement location
          + exposure of reinforcement
    * assessing any loss of structural strength resulting from any destructive investigation methods used
    * identification and location of floor penetrations to facilitate construction or structural irregularities
    * assessing whether the proposed methods and sequence of demolition can be executed without causing unpremeditated collapse of the whole or part of the structure, and
    * identifying any other details of the structure regarding strength, construction or contents which will influence the selection of demolition methods/procedures.