14B-33-3303 Demolition.
The provisions of Section 3303 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1.   Revise Section 3303.1 to read:
"3303.1 Procedure.
Demolition of any building or structure shall begin at the top thereof, and each story shall be completely razed or demolished and the material therefrom completely removed before demolition work begins on the next lower story, unless an alternative procedure is approved by the building official."
2.   Revise Section 3303.3 to read:
"3303.3 Means of egress.
A horizontal exit shall not be destroyed unless and until a substitute means of egress has been provided."
3.   Revise Section 3303.4 to read:
"3303.4 Filling and grading.
Where a structure has been demolished or removed, the vacant lot shall be filled, where necessary, with clean soil, cinders, or other inorganic material and graded to a level not lower than and not more than 12 inches (305 mm) above the level of sidewalks, alleys, or adjoining property, with proper allowance for settlement."
4.   Revise Section 3303.6 to read:
"3303.6 Utility connections.
Service utility connections shall be discontinued and capped in accordance with the rules and requirements of the utility provider."
5.   Revise Section 3303.7 to read:
"3303.7 Fire safety during demolition.
Fire safety during demolition shall comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter."
6.   Add a new Section 3303.8 to read:
"3303.8 Debris removal.
Debris from the demolition of a building or structure shall be removed from the site as demolition progresses. Salvaged material, if left on the site, shall be neatly stored."