(A) In the wrecking of the structural elements of a building, the work shall begin at the top thereof, and the building shall be wrecked progressively downward 1 story at a time. The columns, beams and joists supporting the floor of any story shall be left in place until the walls, flooring, and partitions of that story are completely removed. No wall or part thereof shall be permitted to fall outwardly from any building except through a chute or by other means or methods which will insure safety and minimize dust, noise and any other nuisance on completion of the work.
(B) The contractor is solely responsible for any damage done to adjacent buildings or property including fences, trees and shrubs.
(C) The contractor shall remove all concrete slabs, sidewalks, basement walls, footings, drain pipes, storage tanks and any other type of debris encountered within the excavation area.
(D) The hole shall not be filled until the contractor has called the Building Commissioner for an inspection in which he or she has 24 hours to make. The hole must be filled with clean sand and compacted every 12 inches with 4 inches of black topsoil brought up to grade and seeded.
(E) The contractor is responsible for any damage caused to streets, curbs and sidewalks.
(F) No material, debris or equipment shall be placed within 15 feet of any fire hydrant. All fire hydrants shall be accessible at all times.
(Prior Code, § 150.75) (Ord. 4933, passed 1-28-1985)