Division B
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Part 8 — Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites

Section 8.1. General

8.1.1. Scope

8.1.1.1. Scope

1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A.I

2) This Part applies to fire safety and the protection of the public during the construction, alteration or demolition of every building, including any incompleted or abandoned building.I

3) Fire safety at construction and demolition sites shall conform to Section 5.6. of the British Columbia Fire Code.I

8.1.1.2. Definitions

1) Words that appear in italics are defined in Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A.I

8.1.1.3. Demolition Procedures

1) Measures shall be taken during demolition to protect the public in conformance with CSA S350-M, “Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures,” and Section 5.6. of the BCFC.I

8.1.2. Application

8.1.2.1. Application

1) Where a building is undergoing construction, alteration or demolition, measures shall be taken at the building site in conformance with this Code. (See Appendix A.) I

8.1.2.2. Protection from Risk

1) Precautions shall be taken to ensure that no person is exposed to undue risk.I