Demolition permits shall be obtained by a registered, insured contractor, or other person authorized to perform the work. The demolition contractor or person performing such work shall take the following actions at the demolition site:
(1)
Provide protection of pedestrians during demolition as required by Chapter 33 of the 2006 International Building Code.
(2)
Coordinate with the appropriate utility companies to disconnect and make safe all sources of electricity, water, fuel gas and sanitary sewer. Sanitary sewer outlets shall be capped or otherwise secured from rainwater infiltration.
(3)
Provide proper and adequate safeguards to the public, employees and adjoining property during demolition and lot clearing activities, including obtaining street barricade permits where necessary for protection of vehicular traffic.
(4)
Fill all open excavations with clean fill dirt (no rubble or trash to be used).
(5)
Reestablish lot grades to convey stormwater runoff to the street, alley, or other approved conveyance without ponding and without directing stormwater runoff onto other private property.
(6)
Clear the lot of all trash, rubbish, building debris, dead shrubbery, tree limbs, etc.
(7)
In coordination with the appropriate department or franchise utility, repair all damage to public improvements incurred during the demolition activities, including but not limited to, street surfaces, curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveway approaches, utility lines, sign posts, drainage structures, etc.
(Ordinance 1957 adopted 5/3/07)