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<br />ALTERNATIVE DEMOLITION OPTIONS <br /> <br />STRIPPING OF SALVAGEABLE <br />MA TERIALS <br /> <br />The removal of nonstrucfural materials .f1+01n a structure <br />for recycling or reuse to promote the sustainable use of <br />building materials. Materials targeted jiH stripping <br />include: hardwood floors; cabinets; plumbing and <br />electrical fixtures; appliances; doors; lvindows; <br />nwnte/pieces: basins; vanities; and architectural items. <br /> <br /> <br />Advantages <br />. Reduction in volume of materials landfilled <br />. Salvaged materials can be used to support <br />housing and community development projects <br />. Save landfill costs <br /> <br />Disadvantages <br />. Demolition and landfilling of waste is still <br />oLcessary <br />. Local non-profit organizations may not have <br />the capacity to strip-out materials <br />. Limited demand for salvaged materials <br />. Untimely use of this option may increase <br />vandalism or liability <br /> <br />Major Steps <br /> <br />. Solicit interest from public agencies and/or <br />non-profit organizations <br /> <br />. Strip salvageable materials and transport to <br />recycling/reuse center <br /> <br />. Demolish building and clear property <br /> <br />. Open space management <br /> <br />PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING <br />BEFORE DEMOLITION <br /> <br />The use of a structure to provide training to local public <br />safety personnel bef(He the structure is demolished <br /> <br /> <br />Advantages <br /> <br />. Provide training opportunities for firefighters. <br />law enforcement and other public safety <br />personnel <br />. Reduce landfill costs and wastes <br /> <br />Disadvantages <br />. Possible opposition from neighbors <br />. Untimely use of this option may increase <br />vandalism or liability <br />. Could create problems from airborne <br />pollutants or water pollution <br /> <br />Major Steps <br />. Solicit interest from fire, law enforcement and <br />other public safety officials <br />. Asbestos inspection <br />. Obtain permits from the North Carolina <br />Department of Environment and :-.Jatural <br />Hesources <br />. Hold public safety training <br />. Demolish building and clear property <br />. Open space management <br /> <br />3 <br />