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City of Puyallup BUILDING DEPARTMENT DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS Demolition permits are required to ensure that the structure is removed from the assessor’s files and the site is left in a safe and sanitary condition. The following information is required at the time you apply for your demolition permit. Submittal Requirements: • COMPLETED & SIGNED APPLICATION • SITE PLAN: 3 (three) copies of a site plan, drawn to scale on 8½"X11" paper. Details to include: easements, other structures & features, adjacent right-of-ways, septic and/or utility lines. • ASBESTOS PS CLEAN AIR NOTIFICATION RECEIPT: It shall be presumed that all buildings to be demolished may contain “friable asbestos.” Therefore, prior to the issuance of a demolition permit, we will require a copy of the online notification by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (www.pscleanair.org/asbestos) that all requirements pursuant to Washington Law (WAC 173-400-075) have been met. General Requirements: • GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Remove all floors, foundations, footings, basements and retaining walls. All concrete or asphalt shall be removed to an approved landfill or to a recycling company site. Any and all fill will be of an inorganic material. • DUMP SITES: Disposal of solid and recycled wastes shall be performed in compliance with all applicable regulations. • UTILITIES: All utilities must be paid current, prior to any disconnect. • WATER SERVICES: The Water Department shall cut the water service at the meter before demolition commencing. Contact Jeff Daschofsky at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule the work. • SEWER LINES AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS: THE CITY REQUIRES ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE A NEW SANITARY SEWER ALL THE WAY TO THE MAIN. The existing trench shall be used, and the old sanitary sewer stub removed. Sewer lines are to be cut and capped per City Standards. Prior to back filling, call the Inspection Request line at 232-6456 to schedule the necessary inspection. Septic systems shall be abandoned per Tacoma Pierce County Heath Department regulations. A decommissioning certificate is required to be filed with and a copy shall be provided to the City of Puyallup. • RIGHT OF WAY PERMIT: Traffic control/Right of Way permit may be required if demolition work consist of closing the sidewalk/street. • BURNING COMBUSTIBLE WASTE: BURNING OF ANY NATURE IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE CITY OF PUYALLUP. Cutting and welding operations: shall have approved type of fire extinguisher and it shall be kept on location where welding and cutting is being done. A fire watch shall be on hand to make sure the fire extinguishing if welding or cutting is done above or within (10) feet of combustible construction or material, and a fire watch shall be maintained for at least ½ hour after completion of cutting or welding operations. • UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: Will be removed by licensed and bonded individuals or companies recognized by the Washington State Department of Ecology. • ACCESS: Access for Fire Department apparatus shall be provided and maintained. • AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION: Such systems shall not be rendered inoperative without approval of the Fire Code Official. • FIRE GUARDS: When, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, the demolition of the building is of a hazardous nature, the Fire Code Official may require qualified personnel to serve as on-site fire guards. The sole duty of such fireguards shall be to watch for the occurrence of fire. • FIRE HOSE: Fire hoses as required by the Fire Code Official shall be maintained at the demolition site. Such hoses shall be connected to an approved source of water and in a manner so as not to impede Fire Department use of hydrants. • WATER SUPPLY: When connections to a fire hydrant for dust control and wash down are made a double check valve with meter shall be utilized. Access to fire hydrants shall not be obstructed. • SCHEDULES: The building Official or Fire Code Official may require plans and schedules of all work to be completed. Submit all documents electronically to: [EMAIL REDACTED]