Full Text
City of Puyallup BUILDING DEPARTMEMT BUILDING DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS Demolition permits are required to insure 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Platted, lot block, subdivision, address and Tax ID#. UTILITIES: All utilities must be paid current, prior to any disconnect 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. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS: Will be removed by licensed and bonded individuals or companies recognized by the Washington State Department of Ecology. SEWER LINES AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Sewer lines are to be cut and capped per City Standards. Contact city inspector Mike Guy at (253) 377-2376 for the necessary inspection. Septic systems shall be abandoned per Pierce County Heath Department regulations. WATER SERVICES: The Water Dept. shall cut the water service at the meter before demolition commencing. Contact Frank Piper at [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule the work. ASBESTOS: 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 written consent by the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency ([PHONE REDACTED]) that all requirements pursuant to Washington Law (WAC 173-400-075) have been met. DUMP SITES: Material other than that set out in “asbestos” above, shall be dumped in a location approved by Pierce County or the City of Puyallup. Contractors shall be required to provide the address of the site, written approval of the registered owner, and the approximate amount (in cubic feet) of fill to be dumped. 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 Marshal. BARRICADES: Barricades may be required for the protection of pedestrians and vehicles 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 kepted 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. FIRE GUARDS: When, in the opinion of the Fire Marshal, the demolition of the building is of a hazardous nature, the Fire Marshal 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 Marshal 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. STANDPIPES: Such systems shall be properly disconnected or removed 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. PLANS AND SCHEDULES: The building Official or Fire Marshal may require plans and schedules of all work to be completed.