Exams / HS&E DEM / Surveys and pre-demolition information / Question 4
HS&E DEM practice question: Surveys and pre-demolition information (4 of 6) E. Specialist: Demolition A free question from our original HS&E DEM practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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A building next to your demolition site shares a wall with it.
What information should you have before work starts?
Choose one answer.
A A. Nothing, as the shared wall belongs to the neighbourB B. Only who owns the wall and what colour it is paintedC C. How stable the site and nearby structures areD D. The neighbours' opening hours onlyShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Your work could make it unstable.B. Wrong: Wrong. Stability is what matters.C. Right: Right. HSE says information should be provided on the structural stability of the site and nearby structures.D. Wrong: Wrong. You need to know how the work could affect the neighbouring structure.Explanation Find out about the stability of the structure and any neighbouring structures before demolition starts.
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