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HS&E DEM practice question: Surveys and pre-demolition information (5 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 survey of a building to be partly demolished is being planned.

Which of these should the structural survey consider?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only how much the scrap metal is worth
  2. B. Only the colour and condition of the brickwork
  3. C. Only the opening times of the local tip
  4. D. Its age, past use and how it was built
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. The survey is about safety and stability.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. The survey must look at how the structure stands up.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That doesn't help assess the structure.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says the survey should consider the age of the structure, its previous use, the type of construction and any nearby buildings or structures.

Explanation

A structural survey considers age, previous use, type of construction and nearby structures.

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