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815 Demolition Safety
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Alarms

Be sure to establish an alarm system (e.g., telephone system, siren, two-way radio, etc.) for the purpose of alerting employees on the site and the local fire department in case of an emergency.

  • Conspicuously post the alarm code and reporting instructions.
  • Make sure the alarm system is serviceable at the job site during the demolition.
  • Retain fire cutoffs in the buildings undergoing alterations or demolition until operations necessitate their removal.

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2-6. What is the purpose of an alarm system?