Decommissioning buildings - Revision history

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	* End of life potential.		* End of life potential.
		+	* How to conduct a pre-demolition audit.
	* Listed building.		* Listed building.
	* Maintenance.		* Maintenance.

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	* Structures at the end of their design life.		* Structures at the end of their design life.
	* Urban decay.		* Urban decay.
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	Once the tasks and activities have been detailed in the scope of work, the necessary resources that are required can be identified. The extent of the decommissioning, and its complexities will determine whether specialists are required.		Once the tasks and activities have been detailed in the scope of work, the necessary resources that are required can be identified. The extent of the decommissioning, and its complexities will determine whether specialists are required.
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	The purpose of decommissioning a building is to protect it and its systems, to reduce ongoing costs, and to reduce hazards and other risks until the future of the building has been determined.		The purpose of decommissioning a building is to protect it and its systems, to reduce ongoing costs, and to reduce hazards and other risks until the future of the building has been determined.

−	Decommissioning can be a complex process that requires careful planning and management to ensure it is carried out efficiently and safely.	+	Decommissioning can be a complex process that requires careful planning and management to ensure it is carried out efficiently and safely. Depending on the extent and scope of the decommissioning required, it can involve:
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		+	* Disconnecting utilities to the building.
		+	* Switching off the water supply and draining pipes.
		+	* Considering the fire safety of the vacated building.
		+	* Shutting down HVAC systems.
		+	* Ensuring the roof and facades are weather-resistant.
		+	* Preventing excess moisture and humidity by providing ventilation.
		+	* Ensuring doors, windows and opening are secured to prevent trespassing.
		+	* Clearing vegetation surrounding the building.
		+	* Removing hazardous, flammable and waste materials.
		+	* Providing temporary support to weakened or damaged elements.
		+	* Installing a security system.

	= Decommissioning steps =		= Decommissioning steps =

−	~~There are several steps to decommissioning that should be followed:~~	+	== Defining the end-state ==

−	~~=== Defining~~ the end-state ~~===~~	+	In the first stage of decommissioning planning, the desired end-state of the building must be clearly defined. For example, whether the whole building is to be decommissioned or only part, whether plant and equipment are to be removed or left in place, and so on.

−	The end-state of the building must be defined as the first step in the decommissioning process, thereby clarifying what it is intended to achieve. It should identify whether the whole building is to be decommissioned or only part, whether all plant and equipment are to be removed or left in place, and so on.	+	== Decommissioning plan ==

−	~~=== Decommissioning~~ plan ~~===~~	+	Preparing a decommissioning plan can help to clarify the objectives of the building owner. This might set out a methodology relating to safety, what and how items will be recycled or re-used, how any hazardous substances are to be dealt with, cost-efficiency measures, and so on. A specialist consultancy team can help prepare a decommissioning plan.

−	Preparing a decommissioning plan can help to specify the objectives of the building owner. A methodology should be provided relating to how safety will be ensured, how items intended to recycling or re-use are to be removed, how any hazardous substances are to be dealt with, how time and cost-efficiency measures are to be implemented, and so on. A specialist consultancy team may need to be appointed to help prepare the decommissioning plan.	+	== Preparing a scope of work ==
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−	=== Preparing a scope of work ===	+

	Once the decommissioning plan has been formulated, a scope of work can be prepared which describes the exact process for achieving its objectives. The scope of work will enable the management to make informed decisions as to the level and expertise of personnel that will be required to undertake the tasks.		Once the decommissioning plan has been formulated, a scope of work can be prepared which describes the exact process for achieving its objectives. The scope of work will enable the management to make informed decisions as to the level and expertise of personnel that will be required to undertake the tasks.

−	=== Identifying resources and appointing specialists ===	+	== Identifying resources and appointing specialists ==

−	Once the tasks and activities have been detailed in the scope of work, the necessary resources that are required can be identified. The extent of the decommissioning, and ~~the different~~ complexities ~~that will be unique to each site,~~ will determine whether specialists are required ~~to undertake it. It is important to consider the fact that decommissioning is not simply the reverse of installation~~.	+	Once the tasks and activities have been detailed in the scope of work, the necessary resources that are required can be identified. The extent of the decommissioning, and its complexities will determine whether specialists are required.

−	~~= Decommissioning checklist =~~

−	~~Depending on the extent and scope of the decommissioning required, it can involve the following:~~
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−	* Disconnecting utilities to the building.
−	* Switching off the water supply and draining pipes.
−	* Considering the fire safety of the vacated building.
−	* Shutting down HVAC systems.
−	* Ensuring the roof and facades are weather-resistant.
−	* Preventing excess moisture and humidity by providing a form of ventilation.
−	* Ensuring doors, windows and opening are secured to prevent trespassing.
−	* Clearing vegetation surrounding the building.
−	* Removing hazardous, flammable and waste materials.
−	* Providing temporary support to weakened or damaged elements.
−	* Installing a security system.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Decommissioning is the process of shutting down a building and/or removing it from operation or use. Common types of buildings that ~~are subject to decommissioning are~~ power stations, oil rigs, factories, warehouses ~~and~~ public buildings.	+	Decommissioning is the process of shutting down a building and/or removing it from operation or use. Decommissioning may be followed by re-commissioning, repurposing or demolition. Common types of buildings that may be decommissioned include; power stations, oil rigs, factories, warehouses, public buildings and so on.

−	The purpose of decommissioning a building is to protect it and ~~the~~ systems, and reduce hazards, until the future of the building has been determined, whether it will be re-commissioned, repurposed or demolished. By decommissioning a building, the day-to-day operational costs can be mitigated, as well as those associated with renovating the building should it be left to decay.	+	The purpose of decommissioning a building is to protect it and its systems, to reduce ongoing costs, and to reduce hazards and other risks until the future of the building has been determined.

−	Decommissioning is a complex process ~~and~~ requires ~~effective~~ planning and management to ~~carry~~ it out efficiently and safely.	+	Decommissioning can be a complex process that requires careful planning and management to ensure it is carried out efficiently and safely.

	= Decommissioning steps =		= Decommissioning steps =

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	* Demolition.		* Demolition.
	* Design for deconstruction.		* Design for deconstruction.
		+	* Design life.
	* Dismantling.		* Dismantling.
	* End of life potential.		* End of life potential.

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	* Design for deconstruction.		* Design for deconstruction.
	* Dismantling.		* Dismantling.
		+	* End of life potential.
	* Listed building.		* Listed building.
	* Maintenance.		* Maintenance.

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= Introduction =

Decommissioning is the process of shutting down a building and/or removing it from operation or use. Common types of buildings that are subject to decommissioning are power stations, oil rigs, factories, warehouses and public buildings.

The purpose of decommissioning a building is to protect it and the systems, and reduce hazards, until the future of the building has been determined, whether it will be re-commissioned, repurposed or demolished. By decommissioning a building, the day-to-day operational costs can be mitigated, as well as those associated with renovating the building should it be left to decay.

Decommissioning is a complex process and requires effective planning and management to carry it out efficiently and safely.

= Decommissioning steps =

There are several steps to decommissioning that should be followed:

=== Defining the end-state ===

The end-state of the building must be defined as the first step in the decommissioning process, thereby clarifying what it is intended to achieve. It should identify whether the whole building is to be decommissioned or only part, whether all plant and equipment are to be removed or left in place, and so on.

=== Decommissioning plan ===

Preparing a decommissioning plan can help to specify the objectives of the building owner. A methodology should be provided relating to how safety will be ensured, how items intended to recycling or re-use are to be removed, how any hazardous substances are to be dealt with, how time and cost-efficiency measures are to be implemented, and so on. A specialist consultancy team may need to be appointed to help prepare the decommissioning plan.

=== Preparing a scope of work ===

Once the decommissioning plan has been formulated, a scope of work can be prepared which describes the exact process for achieving its objectives. The scope of work will enable the management to make informed decisions as to the level and expertise of personnel that will be required to undertake the tasks.

=== Identifying resources and appointing specialists ===

Once the tasks and activities have been detailed in the scope of work, the necessary resources that are required can be identified. The extent of the decommissioning, and the different complexities that will be unique to each site, will determine whether specialists are required to undertake it. It is important to consider the fact that decommissioning is not simply the reverse of installation.

= Decommissioning checklist =

Depending on the extent and scope of the decommissioning required, it can involve the following:

* Disconnecting utilities to the building.
* Switching off the water supply and draining pipes.
* Considering the fire safety of the vacated building.
* Shutting down HVAC systems.
* Ensuring the roof and facades are weather-resistant.
* Preventing excess moisture and humidity by providing a form of ventilation.
* Ensuring doors, windows and opening are secured to prevent trespassing.
* Clearing vegetation surrounding the building.
* Removing hazardous, flammable and waste materials.
* Providing temporary support to weakened or damaged elements.
* Installing a security system.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Building owner's manual - O and M manual.
* Demolition.
* Design for deconstruction.
* Dismantling.
* Listed building.
* Maintenance.
* Pre-demolition audit.
* Pre-demolition and pre-refurbishment audits.
* Recyclable construction materials.
* Structures at the end of their design life.
* Urban decay.

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