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815 Demolition Safety
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Using Explosives

The use of explosives is one way of setting off deliberate collapse.

How To (Safely) Demolish A Building

Using explosives for deliberate collapse should be undertaken only by qualified persons.

  • The entire work area must be cleared of non-essential personnel before any explosives are placed.
  • Though the use of explosives is a convenient method of bringing down a chimney or stack, there is a considerable amount of vibration produced, and caution should be taken if there is any likelihood of damage.

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5-6. Using explosives to set off deliberate collapse should only be undertaken by who?