Bulletin 4-18 Demolition 31
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
800 SEMINOLE ROAD ATLANTIC BEACH, FL 32233 (904) 247-5800
BULLETIN 4-18
To: All Permit Applicants. From: Dan Arlington, CBO
City Building Official
Date: October 30, 2018
Re: DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES.
Please use the general Building Permit Application Form for Demo Permits and include a Site Management Plan, showing all structures to be demolished and to remain, erosion and sediment
control plans with installation details, proposed use of the right-of-way and parking; a property
survey; and the contractor’s documents needed to obtain a building permit.
1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to: a. Contact JEA to disconnect electric power. b. Disconnect and cap off water, sewer, and gas lines. The contractor must call to
schedule an inspection of the disconnected and capped water and sewer lines prior to
demolition.
c. Start a Construction Water Account. (See Items 8 – 11 on Page 2)
2. The demolition contractor must provide written notice to the owners of all adjacent
properties, not less than 10 Days prior to start of demolition, per FBC-EB, Section 1502. Adjacent properties must be protected from damage during excavation, demolition, and construction activities. 3. Silt fences must be in place and approved by Public Works before beginning demolition. 4. All underground tanks, concrete slabs and foundations must be removed with the
buildings, unless otherwise approved by the City. The site should be left graded and
clean for Final Inspection.
5. Removal of any trees requires a separate Tree Removal Permit, per COAB Code
Of Ordinances, Section 23-21.
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6. Protection of trees and vegetation during construction is required, per COAB Code
Of Ordinances, Section 23-32.
7. Prior approval, from the Building Department, is required before blocking any part of
the right-of-way or side walk.
Dust and wind-borne debris generated from the demolition of a structure is considered unsafe and a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare of residents in the surrounding areas.
When demolishing a structure, the following steps are required to ensure that the minimum dust and debris leaves the property:
8. At least two hoses, with nozzles, capable of reaching to all areas of the property must be on site with an adequate water supply. 9. The structure must be sprayed with water for one hour before demolition begins. 10. The hoses must be used continuously during demolition, wetting down the structure, the debris pile, and truck beds when being filled.
ASBESTOS.
11. All roofing and siding made from asbestos containing materials (ACM) are considered
friable and must be removed from the structure, following NESHAP Guidelines, before
demolition begins. This includes all commercial and one and two family residential dwellings. Please call for a Pre-Demolition Inspection, before demolition begins, and a Final Inspection, when demolition is complete.
NOTES.
1. A construction water account can be obtained at the Water Department in City Hall.
2. Any new residence using the original building sewer piping shall be internally examined
to verify correct size, slope, is not broken or obstructed, and a clean out at the property line with an RT-1 concrete cover is required to comply with current City requirements.
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