103 ppt7 Demolition of Buildings Quiz

When is planning permission not required for the demolition of a building ?

• When the building is more than 50 cubic metres

• When the building is less than 50 cubic metres

• When the building is located in a conservation area in Wales

• When the building is listed

What must be included in the detailed sequence of work before demolishing a building?

• Cost estimation and budget allocation

• Isolation of all services and risk assessments and method statements

• Notification to the local authorities

• Public announcement and safety barriers

What can be the result of failing to isolate gas, electricity, water supply, and telecommunications services?

• Improved efficiency of services

• No significant impact

• Release of toxic and explosive gases, risk of electrocution, and flooding

• Decreased costs in construction

What should risk assessments and method statements include when removing and demolishing a property?

• The color scheme of the property

• The historical value of the property

• Specific risks and hazards associated with the removal and demolition, materials involved, and prevention of debris and contamination

• The resale value of the materials involved

Before any demolition can begin, what environmental aspect needs to be considered?

• The cost of demolition

• The environmental impact

• The time it will take to demolish

• The color of the building

What is a common practice to prevent dangerous dusts such as asbestos from leaving the site?

• Ignoring them

• Sealing the site with plastic

• Manually removing them

• Using water sprays

What must be safely disconnected to reduce the chance of an explosion during demolition?

• Water supplies

• Gas supplies

• Internet connections

• Security systems

Why should electricity be disconnected before demolition work commences?

• To save energy

• To prevent electrocutions

• To avoid noise

• To stop communication

What should be turned off to prevent flooding and leaching of containments during demolition?

• Air conditioning

• Water supply

• Gas supply

• Electricity

What is one of the risks associated with the demolition process?

• Electrocution

• Asbestosis

• Hypothermia

• Sunburn