Free demolition permit template

• The MapTrack demolition permit template contains 24 checks across 7 sections. Sections covered: Pre-Demolition Survey, Asbestos Assessment, Services Isolation, Structural Review, Exclusion Zones, Environmental / Waste, Traffic Management.
• Part 4.6 of the model WHS Regulations requires written notice to the regulator before specified demolition, such as structures 6 metres or higher or work using explosives.
• Prepare a SWMS before demolishing load-bearing or structural elements, or where another regulation 291 trigger applies, such as asbestos or work near traffic.
• This permit is an internal site control, not a council or planning approval for the demolition.
• Stop work and review the permit if unexpected asbestos, structural instability or changed conditions appear.

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• Asbestos risk control: the permit prompts a mandatory asbestos assessment and clearance before any demolition work begins, preventing uncontrolled fibre release.
• Services isolation verification: confirms that all services (electrical, gas, water, telecommunications, fire systems) have been identified, isolated and locked out before demolition starts.
• Structural safety: requires structural engineer sign-off on the demolition methodology, sequence and temporary support requirements.
• Exclusion zone management: documents the perimeter, barriers, signage and access controls to keep unauthorised persons out of the demolition zone.
• Regulatory compliance: supports compliance with WHS Regulations, AS 2601 and state demolition codes of practice, providing documented evidence for regulators and insurers.
• Waste management: the disposal plan section ensures hazardous and general demolition waste is classified, handled and disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations.

• Permit details: permit number, date, valid from/to, site address, project name.
• Demolition scope: structure or section to be demolished, type of demolition (mechanical, manual, implosion), estimated duration.
• Competent persons: demolition supervisor (licence number), structural engineer, asbestos assessor, site safety officer.
• Asbestos assessment: asbestos survey completed (Y/N), date, assessor name, clearance certificate number, asbestos register reviewed.
• Services isolation checklist (P/F/N/A): electrical supply isolated and locked out, gas supply isolated and capped, water supply isolated, telecommunications disconnected, fire services isolated (with authority notification), stormwater and sewer connections addressed.
• Structural engineer review: demolition method statement reviewed and approved, sequence of demolition confirmed, temporary propping or bracing requirements documented, adjacent structure stability assessed.
• Exclusion zone: zone perimeter defined on site plan, physical barriers erected, signage in place (demolition in progress, no unauthorised entry), spotters or traffic controllers assigned.
• Dust and noise controls: dust suppression method (water, enclosure, extraction), noise assessment completed, hearing protection zones marked, neighbour notification completed, EPA requirements met.
• Disposal plan: waste classification (hazardous, general, recyclable), licensed waste transport arranged, disposal facility confirmed, waste tracking documentation in place.
• Pre-demolition checklist: risk assessment and SWMS completed, all personnel inducted, PPE requirements confirmed, emergency plan in place, first aid available, communication plan established.
• Permit authorisation: demolition supervisor, structural engineer, site manager and safety officer signatures.
• Permit close-out: demolition completed, site secured, final inspection completed, permit cancelled and signed off.

1. Complete the permit details, demolition scope and list all competent persons involved. Record licence numbers for the demolition supervisor and assessor qualifications.

   Assign a unique permit number and record the date, validity period, site address and project name. Describe the structure or section to be demolished, the type of demolition (mechanical, manual or implosion), the estimated duration and any key constraints such as working hours or boundary setbacks. List all competent persons involved, including the demolition supervisor (with licence class and number), structural engineer (registration number), licensed asbestos assessor and site safety officer. This information establishes the scope and accountability framework for the entire demolition activity.

2. Confirm the asbestos assessment is complete and a clearance certificate has been issued. Record the assessor, date and certificate number. Do not proceed without asbestos clearance.

   Verify that a licensed asbestos assessor has completed a survey of the structure and issued a report identifying all asbestos-containing materials (ACM), their type (friable or non-friable), location and condition. If ACM is present, confirm that a licensed asbestos removalist has removed all material and that a clearance inspection has been carried out by an independent assessor. Record the clearance certificate number, assessor name and date on the permit. Under the WHS Regulations, asbestos likely to be disturbed must be identified and, so far as is reasonably practicable, removed before demolition starts (regulation 452), and a clearance certificate is issued after licensed removal work (regulation 474). Do not begin demolition until it has been issued.

3. Work through the services isolation checklist. Confirm each service has been identified, isolated and locked out. Mark Pass, Fail or N/A for each item. Contact relevant authorities for fire services and utilities isolation.

   Check each service systematically: electrical supply confirmed de-energised by a licensed electrician with a certificate of disconnection; gas supply isolated and capped by the gas authority or a licensed gas fitter; water supply isolated at the mains; telecommunications disconnected by the provider; fire protection systems isolated with written confirmation from the fire authority and building owner; and stormwater and sewer connections addressed per local council requirements. Mark each item Pass, Fail or Not Applicable. Do not issue the permit if any critical service remains connected.

4. Confirm the structural engineer has reviewed and approved the demolition method statement, sequence and any temporary support requirements. Record the engineer name, date and approval reference.

   Obtain written confirmation that the structural engineer has reviewed the demolition method statement, including the proposed sequence of demolition, temporary propping or bracing needed to maintain stability of adjacent structures, load paths during progressive demolition, and any restrictions on simultaneous loading. The engineer should confirm that the proposed method will not cause uncontrolled collapse of the structure or adjacent buildings. Record the engineer name, registration number, date of approval and the document reference on the permit.

5. Establish the exclusion zone. Define the perimeter on the site plan, erect physical barriers and signage, and assign spotters or traffic controllers as required.

   Mark the exclusion zone perimeter on the site plan, extending at least 1.5 times the height of the structure being demolished (or as determined by the demolition method and risk assessment). Erect solid hoarding, chain-mesh fencing or jersey barriers to physically prevent unauthorised access. Install signage at all entry points stating "Demolition in Progress, No Unauthorised Entry." Assign trained spotters or traffic controllers at vehicle and pedestrian access points. Where the exclusion zone encroaches on public roads or footpaths, obtain the necessary road occupancy and traffic management permits from the local authority.

6. Confirm dust and noise controls are in place, the disposal plan is documented, and the pre-demolition checklist is complete. All personnel must be inducted and briefed.

   Verify that dust suppression measures are ready, such as water carts, hose points at the demolition face, dust screens and boundary monitoring if required by the EPA permit. Confirm noise controls are in place, including scheduling noisy work within permitted hours, establishing hearing protection zones with signage, and notifying adjacent occupants and neighbours. Review the waste disposal plan to confirm hazardous and general waste streams have been classified, licensed transport is arranged and the disposal facility is confirmed. Walk through the pre-demolition checklist to confirm the SWMS is signed, all workers are inducted and the emergency plan is in place.

7. Obtain signatures from the demolition supervisor, structural engineer, site manager and safety officer to authorise the permit.

   Each signatory reviews the completed permit and confirms that all pre-conditions, checklists and approvals are in place. The demolition supervisor signs to confirm they are satisfied all safety controls are verified and the demolition can proceed per the approved method statement. The structural engineer signs to confirm the methodology is sound. The site manager and safety officer sign to authorise the work. If any signatory identifies an unresolved issue, the permit must not be issued until it is corrected. File the signed permit on site and upload a copy to MapTrack.

8. When demolition is complete, conduct a final inspection, secure the site, close out the permit, and sign off.

   Walk the demolition footprint and confirm all structural elements have been removed or stabilised as per the scope. Check that no unstable remnants, hanging debris or unsecured materials remain. Verify that temporary shoring or bracing for adjacent structures is intact. Confirm waste has been removed from the site and the disposal documentation is complete. Reinstall or verify perimeter fencing and signage. The demolition supervisor and site manager sign the close-out section of the permit with the date and time. Cancel the permit and archive the completed record for audits and regulatory inspections.

Practical answers about the form, record keeping and using MapTrack.

This form is a starting point. Check the current requirements that apply to your equipment, work and location. The form alone does not establish compliance.

Each source was read at its publisher and the page checked on 26 October 2026. The publisher's current text is the authority.

• Model Codes of Practice (Safe Work Australia)
• Model WHS Regulations (Safe Work Australia)

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