§ 8-27. Regulation and permit for razing buildings.

(a)

Demolition permit required. All persons who demolish or cause to be demolished any structure or part of a structure larger than 400 square feet within the town shall apply for and obtain a demolition permit from the building inspector prior to undertaking any steps to demolish the structure.

(b)

Application. An application for a permit to demolish all or part of a building shall include the following information:

(1)

The name and address of the owner of the building on date of application and, if different, on date of demolition;

(2)

The name, address and telephone number of the contractor performing the demolition work;

(3)

The date upon which demolition is to commence;

(4)

The date by which demolition shall be complete (maximum six months);

(5)

A list of all hazardous waste and hazardous and toxic substances (as defined by the state administrative code as amended from time to time) contained in the building, a statement as to whether the building contains asbestos and a detailed description of the method to be used in removing, transporting and disposing of any hazardous waste, hazardous and toxic substances, and asbestos;

(6)

A detailed description of how and where the waste materials resulting from the demolition will be transported and disposed of (including the description of the route to be used by trucks in hauling the waste);

(7)

A description of the method of demolition to be used;

(8)

A description in detail of all methods to be used to prevent water runoff and soil erosion from the site to neighboring properties and to prevent releasing unreasonable amounts of dust from the site; and

(9)

Along with the application for permit for demolition, the applicant shall present a release from all utilities serving the property, stating that their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment such as meters and regulators have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.

(c)

Demolition. The demolition shall be conducted in a manner that is safe and that does not adversely affect the environment. This permit shall be valid for only six months.

(d)

Clearing and leveling the site.

(1)

Foundations from demolished buildings shall be removed to a depth of three feet below grade and the basement floor is to be broken up into two feet by two feet size pieces or smaller to allow water to move freely. Excavations from demolished buildings or structures shall not be filled with any materials subject to deterioration. The building inspector, upon notification by the permit holder, the owner or his agent, in writing and upon forms provided by the building inspector for that purpose, shall within 72 hours inspect each excavation, or part thereof, before any filling of excavation. Excavations remaining after demolition shall be filled, graded and leveled off, not later than 30 consecutive days after demolition is completed.

(2)

It shall be unlawful to fill any such excavation without inspection and approval of the building inspector. Voids in filled excavations shall not be permitted.

(3)

Within six months from issuance of the razing permit:

a.

The site of any demolition shall be properly cleared of debris, rubbish and pavement.

b.

The area shall be graded to conform with the adjoining grade of the neighboring property.

c.

The area shall be seeded and mulched, sodded or treated in some other manner acceptable to the building inspector so as to prevent blowing dust, dirt, or sand.

d.

The building inspector shall be notified for the final inspection.

(e)

Removal and disposal. Removal, transportation and disposal of all hazardous waste, hazardous and toxic substances, and asbestos shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable state, federal and local statutes, ordinances and regulations. The permit holder shall give the building inspector 72 hours written notice prior to any removal, transportation or disposal of hazardous waste, hazardous and toxic substances, and asbestos.

(Prior Code, § 15-1-9)