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What is NYC BC § 1705.25.5.1?

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This section outlines the requirements for special inspections during mechanical demolition operations within a building. It mandates that a special inspector visit the site at least three times: before, during, and after demolition, as well as at intervals specified in the design documents. Applies to building owners undertaking mechanical demolition activities.

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1705.25.5.1 Mechanical means and methods of demolition.

BC § 1705.25.5.1

Where mechanical demolition equipment, other than handheld devices, is to be used in the full or partial demolition of a building from within the building, or is to be used within the building to remove debris or move material, such demolition operation shall be subject to special inspection in accordance with Sections 1705.25.7 through 1705.25.10. The special inspector shall visit the site a minimum of three times: before demolition operations start, during demolition, and at the conclusion of demolition. Additionally, the special inspector shall visit the site at minimum intervals identified in the design documents and set forth in Section 1705.25.8.2.

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