The obligation
A demolition plan must address site location, structure height, building type, demolition methods, plant, hazardous material disposal, site access, sequence, hoardings, traffic management, and underground services.
The Code prescribes mandatory content for a demolition plan, including: site location and boundary distances; overall structure height; occupancy class, structural system, and principal construction materials; proposed demolition methods, plant types, and numbers; handling and disposal of demolished and hazardous materials; methods for controlling site entry/exit; proposed sequence and time estimates per stage; hoardings, scaffolding, fencing, and overhead sidewalk protection; and location and
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- What
- A demolition plan must address site location, structure height, building type, demolition methods, plant, hazardous material disposal, site access, sequence, hoardings, traffic management, and underground services.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice — Demolition Plan 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 > Demolition Plan.
What does this WHS obligation require?
NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice — Demolition Plan Requirements is a WHS obligation under Demolition work (NSW). In short, A demolition plan must address site location, structure height, building type, demolition methods, plant, hazardous material disposal, site access, sequence, hoardings, traffic management, and underground services.
What changed recently?
NSW Demolition Work Code of Practice — Demolition Plan Requirements was last updated on 3 September 2026.
