The obligation
Demolition work at a site containing chemicals requires a specific licence type; SafeWork NSW has clarified what constitutes a chemical installation and which licence applies.
SafeWork NSW has published guidance clarifying the definition of a 'chemical installation' for demolition licensing purposes in NSW. Licence holders intending to carry out demolition at a site that contains chemicals must understand the applicable licence category and comply with additional obligations specific to chemical installations. PCBUs and licence holders should review their licence scope before commencing work at any site with chemical infrastructure.
- What
- Demolition work at a site containing chemicals requires a specific licence type; SafeWork NSW has clarified what constitutes a chemical installation and which licence applies.
- Source
- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NSW Demolition Work — Chemical Installation Demolition Licence Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Demolition work (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is Demolition work > Licensing.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NSW Demolition Work — Chemical Installation Demolition Licence Requirements is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (NSW). In short, Demolition work at a site containing chemicals requires a specific licence type; SafeWork NSW has clarified what constitutes a chemical installation and which licence applies.
What changed recently?
NSW Demolition Work — Chemical Installation Demolition Licence Requirements was last updated on 8 October 2026.
