3306.7 Demolition of weakened structures.
BC § 3306.7
Where a structure to be demolished has been partially wrecked or weakened by fire, flood, explosion, age, or other causes, it shall be shored or braced to the extent necessary to permit orderly full demolition or partial demolition without collapse. The necessary measures to ensure a safe demolition shall be determined by the owner's registered design professional and shall be approved by the commissioner. Exception: Shoring or bracing are not required for the full demolition of a building, subject to the approval of the commissioner, provided: 1. The demolition is conducted with mechanical demolition equipment, other than handheld devices; and 2. No demolition operation occurs, or equipment is located, within the structure of the building.
