Demolition Checklist (Possible Requirements Prior to Approval of Demolition Permit)

The Bureau of Environmental Health’s Permits and Plan Review Division will review the below items and might require completion of these items prior to approval of your Demolition Permit:

1. Well(s)
   1. Protect during demolition.
   2. Locate, abandon and seal according to Health Department guidelines. (Guidelines enclosed.)
      1. dug well
      2. drilled or driven well
   3. Public Water (Requirements will be detailed)

1. Septic Systems(s)
   1. Protect during demolition
   2. Locate pump and abandon according to Health Department guidelines.

(Guidelines enclosed.) Provide copy of pump-out receipt to Health Department.

1. Public Sewer (Requirements will be detailed)
2. Power Utilities – Disconnect all energy source(s) to the structure(s).
   1. Electric* 
   2. Natural Gas*   
   3. Oil  
   4. Propane
   5. Other

*Have power company disconnect and certify gas/electric service to the structure(s)

Contact MISS UTILITY at 1-800-257-7777 regarding any buried lines/cables.

1. Asbestos containing materials (ACM’s) – Contact the Health Department for removal and disposal requirements. Contact Maryland Dept. of the Environment (MDE) at www.mde.state.md.us/asbestos or 410-537-3200 for notification.                                                                                                                                                               

1. Hazardous Materials – Remove and properly dispose of all hazardous materials as required. Contact the Health Department or MDE (410) 537-3400 for hazardous materials handling and disposal requirements. Contact Emergency Operations Center (410) 638-4900 regarding leaks or spills.
   1. Hazardous Wastes 
   2. Chemicals 
   3. Heavy Metals
   4. Electronic Wastes
   5. Fluorescent Lights 
   6. Medical Wastes
   7. Radiological
   8. Other                                                                                                              
2. Underground storage tanks (UST’s) – Remove and dispose of any UST’s as required. Contact Health Department or MDE at (410) 537-3442 regarding UST removal.
3. Solid Waste/Debris – Remove and properly dispose of all solid waste and debris. Do not burn or bury. Provide a copy of disposal receipts/tickets. Control dust.
4. Structural Security/Integrity – The owner is responsible for maintaining the property in a safe manner at all times. Any structure (i.e., buildings, septic tanks, wells, etc.) found to be open, accessible, or unsafe, will result in a Notice of Violation (NOV) to correct the problem(s).
5. Demolition by Fire – Demolition by fire requires an open burning permit issued by the    Health Department to the local fire department. Special conditions apply.
6. Other issues:                                                                                                                           

Contact the Health Department immediately if any unknown environmental issues are discovered.

Contact this office for a follow-up inspection when the issues identified above have been addressed.