Demolition
Enforcement
Anyone who wishes to demolish a structure should make an
application under section 80 of the Building Act 1984 to the
Building Control department. The Act requires the person to notify
the Building Control department of their intentions six weeks prior
to starting the work. Section 81 and 82 of the Act requires
Building Control to respond with a schedule of requirements on how
the work is to be undertaken. This is to prevent any danger to the
public during the demolition.
Assessment
You are advised to seek professional help from a surveyor or
demolition contractor in order to carry out an assessment of the
structure to be demolished and ensure that the methodology for it
demolition is safe.