Singapore legislation

Regulation 72

of Workplace Safety and Health (Construction) Regulations 2007

Regulation 72

Removal of load bearing structures

Where any demolition work in a worksite involves the removal of any column, beam, floor or other load bearing structure, it shall be the duty of the occupier of the worksite to ensure that the work is carried out —

(a)

with due regard to the integrity of the remaining structure; and

(b)

in accordance with the method statement prepared by a professional engineer.