DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT REPORTING （拆迁和减排报告）.pdf

DEVELOPMENT, BUILDINGS AND LICENSING Office of the Chief Building Official and Environmental Services Environmental Protection BULLETIN 2015-008-EV Revised March 31, 2016 DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS This bulletin explains applicable by-laws and regulations, permit and reporting requirements for hazardous materials management in demolition and additional environmental requirements. INTRODUCTION In accordance with the City of Vancouver’s green initiatives it is imperative that demolition materials be disposed of in a responsible manner: reusing as much as possible, recycling as much as possible, and disposing of hazardous materials safely. Exposure to hazardous materials such as asbestos can have serious health consequences including lung disease and cancer. Proper removal and disposal of hazardous materials is crucial for the health and safety of our workers, our community and the environment. It is essential to have a qualified professional available to ensure all hazardous materials are managed correctly. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT Hazardous materials include asbestos, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, ozone depleting substances, the contents of above ground or underground storage tanks (USTs), abandoned household chemicals and others as defined by the BC Hazardous Waste Regulation. Hazardous materials must be identified, removed and recycled or disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations prior to demolition or renovation work. Non-asbestos drywall, while not hazardous on its own, is banned from landfills because it produces toxic