R 408.42041 Removal of chimneys, stacks, and walls.

Rule 2041. (1) During manual demolition, a wall or ceiling shall not be permitted to fall on a floor of a building unless the floor is capable of sustaining the impact. (2) A chimney, stack, or wall shall not be permitted to stand alone without lateral bracing unless it can withstand the force of the wind and other uncontrolled forces. A chimney, stack, or wall shall be left in a stable condition at the end of each shift. (3) During manual demolition, a wall serving as a retaining wall to support earth shall not be demolished until the load against the wall has been removed. (4) A wall serving as a retaining wall for debris shall be capable of supporting the imposed load. (5) A wall serving as a bearing wall for an adjoining structure shall not be demolished until the adjoining structure has been underpinned. (6) Safety access to and from the top of the chimney or stack shall be provided during manual demolition.