Demolition & Strip-Out RAMS: UK Compliance Requirements, Hazard Controls & Method Statement
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What you get
- CCDO-ready RAMS pack covering surveys, isolations, temporary works and sequencing for both soft strip and primary demolition.
- Waste and environmental tracker referencing segregation targets, carriers and Section 61 conditions.
- Embedded hold points for asbestos clearance, temporary works inspections and client sign-offs.
- Drop-zone and exclusion-zone briefing sheet with diagrams you can tailor per floor.
Benefits
- ✓Show clients you manage asbestos, TWCs and waste duty of care without rewriting from scratch each project.
- ✓Cut approval time because the RAMS already references Section 80 notices, service certificates and RPE evidence.
- ✓Help supervisors brief operatives with clear sequences that separate strip-out, demolition and arisings management.
Risks of manual RAMS
- !Missing survey or isolation references is the fastest way to get a demolition RAMS rejected.
- !Without defined exclusion/drop zones you risk struck-by incidents and enforcement notices.
- !Poor waste and environmental controls increase the chance of prosecutions under EPA and local authority conditions.
Manual drafting
4 hrs
RAMSGen
8 min
Typical manual prep vs RAMSGen automation
A demolition and strip-out risk assessment and method statement covering soft strip, structural demolition and asbestos-aware works. Pre-filled hazards address falling materials, services isolation, plant exclusion zones, dust and noise. Controls map to BS 6187, CDM 2015 and HSE guidance. Adapt sequence, plant and isolation arrangements to your project before exporting to PDF.
Demolition & Strip-Out RAMS — Key Requirements & Controls
CDM 2015 compliance notice
Under CDM 2015, generic templates are not compliant and cannot be used directly on site. The HSE requires every RAMS to be tailored to your specific project conditions, site layout, and identified hazards. Using an unmodified template without site-specific adjustments exposes you to enforcement notices, project delays, and potential prosecution.
The content below provides a baseline understanding of typical hazards and controls for Demolition & Strip-Out work. It is not suitable for use on site until you have tailored it to reflect your actual working conditions, project location, and team.
RAMSGen generates a compliant, site-specific Demolition & Strip-Out RAMS for you in minutes.
Snapshot hazards
- Structural instability and unplanned collapse during demolition or strip-out.
- Airborne hazards: asbestos, respirable crystalline silica (RCS), dust and fibres.
- Falling materials and working at height leading to struck-by injuries.
- Live or unknown services (electric, gas, water, telecoms) and residual energy.
- Excessive noise, vibration and HAV exposure from plant and tools.
Critical controls
- Complete pre‑demolition surveys (asbestos R&D) and structural assessment; brief findings to all operatives.
- Isolate, lock‑off and prove dead all services; clearly mark live/abandoned services; use permits to work.
- Install designed temporary works; set top‑down, inside‑out sequence; maintain exclusion zones and edge protection.
- Control dust, RCS and fibres via wet suppression, on‑tool extraction, FFP3 RPE (fit‑tested) and local monitoring.
- Manage plant/vehicle movements with segregation, banksmen, clear routes, and daily pre‑use inspections.
Permits & references
- Demolition Notice to Local Authority (Building Act 1984 Section 80), where applicable.
- Service isolation/energisation certificates and permit‑to‑work for electrical/gas/water systems.
- Temporary Works permit and inspections per BS 5975.
- Hot‑Works Permit for burning/cutting; fire watch and extinguishers in place.
- Highways/traffic management permits (e.g., road/footpath closures, skips/plant on highway).
Implementation walkthrough
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Planning and surveys: review drawings, R&D asbestos survey, structural appraisal, and RAMS briefing/toolbox talk.
- 2
Service isolation: obtain certificates for electric/gas/water/comms; lock‑off, tag, and prove dead; update service plans.
- 3
Site setup: hoarding, signage, welfare, fire points, emergency routes, spill kits and first aid arranged.
- 4
Temporary works: install protections, propping and floor load controls per TW design; inspect and record.
- 5
Exclusion zones: establish barriers, debris netting/chutes, drop zones and banksman control; control access.
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Soft strip-out: remove fixtures, MEP, ceilings, partitions and finishes; segregate waste; manage dust and sharps.
- 7
Primary demolition: adopt top‑down sequence; reduce elements in small sections using appropriate plant/tools.
- 8
Arisings management: segregate, stockpile safely, load to skips/RO‑ROs with sheeting; complete transfer notes.
- 9
Make safe and tidy: remove protrusions, back‑fill/cover openings, reinstate protections and clean down.
- 10
Inspection and handover: supervisor sign‑off, client walk‑through, update RAMS/records and close permits.
How to create a site-specific Demolition & Strip-Out RAMS
Transform the generic template above into a compliant, site-specific document by addressing these critical areas:
Site-specific customization checklist
- 1
Project address and floor/zone breakdown for sequence of works.
- 2
Client/Principal Contractor details and site rules/working hours.
- 3
Structural drawings and temporary works design references/restrictions.
- 4
Asbestos register status and clearance certificates (if applicable).
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Utilities status and isolation certificates; residual live services marked.
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Noise, dust and vibration limits/monitoring plan; any Section 61 consent details.
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Neighbouring properties, public interface and protection measures.
- 8
Access/egress, delivery and traffic management plan including crane/MEWP locations.
- 9
Waste management plan: segregation targets, container locations and carriers’ licences.
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Emergency arrangements: local hazards, rescue plans (e.g., voids, fragile floors) and contacts.
HSE compliance alert
This RAMS template provides general guidance for UK works under CDM 2015. You must tailor it to the specific site, verify service isolations, and ensure all surveys/permits and temporary works are in place before starting any demolition activity.
Why RAMSGen makes this easier
Instead of manually editing Word templates and cross-referencing multiple guidance documents, RAMSGen walks you through each customization step with intelligent prompts. Answer questions about your site, and the platform automatically generates a compliant RAMS that incorporates:
- Project-specific hazards based on your site layout and access constraints
- Emergency plans with routes to the nearest A&E and site-specific assembly points
- Permits, inspections, and quality checkpoints aligned to your schedule
- Branded PDF exports ready for principal contractor submission
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