Coordinate occupied spaces

Who should decide temporary ventilation arrangements during interior removal?

The responsible building and project specialists must review ventilation arrangements for the actual work and occupancy. An owner can supply operational information and identify decision contacts, but a general demolition guide cannot specify airflow, equipment settings or a containment design.

SiteClear planning resources / Reviewed 8 October 2026

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Describe what remains connected

Tell the project team which areas stay occupied and provide available system drawings or management information. A vacant room can still share systems with other spaces. Record unknown connections rather than assuming a closed door separates air movement. Ask who controls the building equipment and who is authorised to change its operation.

Bring material information into the review

Material findings may affect the required assessment and procedures. Ontario's asbestos guidance is relevant where affected materials may contain asbestos; ordinary dust planning does not replace that review. Share the applicable reports and limitations with the responsible team. Do not use temporary ventilation as a substitute for identifying the material and appropriate scope.

Set responsibility for changes and handback

Agree who approves an arrangement, who implements it and who checks restoration when the phase ends. Keep the instruction with the current work-area plan. A tenant request to turn equipment off should be routed to the authorised building contact. SiteClear's role in the removal scope remains distinct from designing or operating building ventilation systems.

Check the current source

Primary resources checked 8 October 2026. Requirements depend on the address and scope. Confirm changes with the responsible authority before work.

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Bring the available drawings, building instructions and removal list. These services explain the work SiteClear can assess:

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