BCGBC4010A Apply structural principles to residential low-rise constructions

Structural principles - Demolition

Demolition permit procedure

Demolition flowchart
Question 1
In what circumstances might a demolition permit be refused?
A.	If the minister is not available
B.	If there was no response to the permit application
C.	If a planning permit is required and has not been obtained
The correct answer is C - If a planning permit is required and has not been obtained. A planning permit is required for the process to proceed.

Question 2
If there is no response in 15 days, what should you do? (Choose two options.)
A.	Obtain a planning permit if one is required
B.	Phone the building surveyor and tell him to hurry up
C.	Give up and try elsewhere
D.	Assume that the demolition permit is approved and granted if you have a planning permit or if one is not required
The correct answers are A - Obtain a planning permit if one is required and D - Assume that the demolition permit is approved and granted if you have a planning permit or if one is not required.
This is a slightly simplified version of the process to give you an overview of the major steps. Do not be too concerned if you do not understand all the details at this stage.
You may wish to discuss the details of this demolition permit procedure with your trainer if any aspect is not clear.

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