(A) Unless there is adequate space and special permission has been received from the Public Works Director in the demolition of buildings other than those of wood-frame construction, one story at a time shall be completely removed. Walls, sections of walls, chimneys, or other building parts shall not be allowed to fall in mass upon upper floors or similar elevations, unless approved by the Public Works Director and all persons directly below are removed. Bulky material, such as beams and columns, shall be lowered and not allowed to fall.
(B) Wrecked material or debris shall not be stored on floors or similar elevations in excess of the allowable load for such floors or similar elevations. Wrecked material or debris shall not be thrown to the ground or from floor to floor unless the area, including boundary wall openings, is closed off. If existing elevators are used for the removal of wrecked material or debris, they shall not be loaded beyond the rated capacity of the elevator. Where material hoists are used, they shall conform to the requirements prescribed by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.
(C) All glass doors, windows, or mirrors shall be removed from the section to be demolished before work is started. Stairways and their supports shall be maintained in safe condition as long as the work will permit. In demolishing masonry walls with hand labor, scaffolding shall be provided, unless an interior floor is located not more than 12 feet below the working level. All scaffolds shall be supported in a substantial manner and shall conform to the requirements prescribed by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.
(D) In all demolition operations, where there is danger of flying particles, the permittee shall provide suitable eye protection. It shall be the responsibility of the workers to wear such protection.
(1980 Code, § 152.32) (Ord. 2084, passed 6-7-1965; Am. Ord. 4493, passed 11-19-1984)