B. Specific Qualifications/Credentials for Demolition Personnel. The Contractor must ensure that the following personnel assigned to every demolition site possess the required qualifications/credentials: a. Field Supervisors. The Field Supervisor for every assigned site must have completed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Lead Awareness Training for Construction within the last twelve (12) months. b. Operator or Laborer. No less than one person (operator or laborer) on every assigned site must possess one of the following qualifications/credentials: i. Attended a workshop on asbestos and lead awareness presented by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA); ii. Accreditation as an asbestos abatement contractor or supervisor from the State of Michigan; iii. Accreditation as an asbestos abatement worker from the State of Michigan; iv. Accreditation as an asbestos inspector from the State of Michigan. C. Specific Protections for Occupied, Adjacent Structures Prior to Demolition. Prior to the commencement of demolition, the Contractor must visually inspect the exterior of any occupied structures immediately adjacent to the assigned site(s) for any open windows or doors. The Contractor must attempt to contact an occupant of the adjacent structure(s) and politely request that the occupant close all open windows or doors as soon as possible. If the Contractor is unable to contact an occupant of the adjacent structure or if the occupant is unable to securely close any open window or door on the first floor of the structure which faces the assigned site, then the Contractor must make a reasonable and good faith effort to cover any open first-floor window or door on the side of the structure which faces the assigned site. The Contractor must cover the open window or door with a material that will prevent fugitive dust from entering the structure. The Contractor must exercise all necessary care to ensure that the structure is not damaged by the installation of the material. The Contractor is responsible for any damage resulting from the installation of the material, and the Contractor must repair or replace any damage at the Contractor’s expense. For any covered openings, the Contractor must take date- and time-stamped color photographs of any open windows or doors before AND after the installation of the material The Contractor is exempt from the requirement to cover any open windows or doors only if the Owner has informed the Contractor in writing that the occupant has opted out of this requirement. D. Protection of Children Around the Demolition Site(s). The Contractor must make a reasonable and good faith effort to politely request that any child who appears to be under the age of twelve (12) and who appears to loiter around the demolition site stay inside during the demolition and debris removal. If any child refuses to stay inside during the demolition and load-out of all debris, then the Contractor must contact the Owner as directed. E. Observance of Wind Conditions. The Contractor must observe wind conditions prior to the start of demolition and throughout the demolition process. When sustained wind speeds exceed twenty miles per hour (20 mph), the Contractor may not start the demolition on any assigned site(s). If the Contractor has already started demolition on an assigned site when sustained wind speeds exceed 20 mph, then the Contractor must bring the structure to the ground and then stop demolition activities until the sustained wind speed falls below 20 mph. At its sole discretion, the Owner reserves the right to stop demolition activities when sustained wind speeds exceed or are expected to exceed 20 mph. The Contractor is not entitled to reimbursement for any additional cost(s) or fee(s) resulting from a wind-related stoppage. F. Removal of the Meter Interface Unit (MIU) and/or the Water Meter. The Contractor must disconnect and remove the MIU and/or the water meter, and the Contractor must return the MIU and/or the water meter to the City as directed. G. Class I Demolition Protocols. The Contractor must demolish all structures as if each structure contains class I asbestos-containing materials regardless of whether or not all class I asbestos-containing materials identified on site were abated prior to demolition. H. Set-up of Wetting and Dust Control Equipment. Prior to the start of demolition and debris removal, the Contractor must connect two (2) intact hoses with misting nozzles to the water source(s). If the Contractor uses a hydrant, then the Contractor must use an approved backflow preventer, hydrant wrench(es), drain caps, etc., and the Contractor must properly condition every hydrant after each use as directed by the Owner. The Contractor must use hose ramps to cover any part of the hose(s) that may come into contact with a vehicle or equipment. The Owner reserves the right to require additional ramps if there is any length of a hose that may come into contact with a vehicle or equipment. I. Wetting Prior to Demolition. The Contractor must thoroughly wet the structure immediately prior to the start of demolition. The Contractor must then use an excavator to punch two (2) holes near opposite ends of the roof.
