All Industrial Services Inc. of New Jersey| 190 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, NJ 07746
quote@rbaker.com| 732-222-3553|         
 
All Industrial Services Inc. of New Jersey| 190 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, NJ 07746
quote@rbaker.com| 732-222-3553|         
190 Boundary Rd, Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-222-3553
asset recovery, rigging team with sling and interior demolition

Utility Safety During Demolition

Utility Safety During Demolition

Demolition in New Jersey requires considerable planning when it comes to utilities. Before R. Baker & Son begins a project, multiple above-ground and below-ground utilities must be considered and identified, and may need to be shut off, disconnected, and/or relocated in order to perform demolition.

Prior to starting demolition, each utility company must be contacted. Local representatives or field engineers will be assigned to the project and may require submission of drawings, applications, and/or permits pertaining to the individual utilities. For example, electrical lines will need to be shut down, relocated, tested, and reenergized under the supervision of the electric company, who may also need to notify nearby customers of power interruptions. Similarly, water lines may require that valves be shut down and verified that they hold, and pressure taken off the line and locked out for worker safety. Gas lines may need to be shut down, pressure relieved and purged of all residual gas, and verified before work can commence.

Fiber optic cables and cable TV also require coordination with the utility companies. Fiber optic cables carry significant amount of data, and a severed line can affect service to thousands of commercial and residential customers. Damage to TV cables can cause outages for numerous customers as well.

Utility representatives will mark where underground utilities are located with paint and flags to prevent accidents and unnecessary interruptions. The most common method for locating utilities is using a tick tracer or sensitive metal detectors to locate piping or electrical lines.

Though drawings and as-builts are valuable aids in locating utilities, it should be noted that there may be inaccuracies, and sometimes these drawings have been misplaced and can’t be located. Also, easements that give utilities a right of way to exist are often unmarked, and as NJ is the most densely populated state, there is an increased chance of accidental damage to utilities.

Lastly, when removing utilities during demolition, it is important to preserve all meters and return them to the utility company. For more information on utilities during demolition, please contact R. Baker & Son at 732-222-3553.

About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services, a  Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)  in business since 1935, is a premier specialized contractor operating in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, with over one hundred employees and an exemplary safety record (we have been directly involved in four sites that received VPP OSHA Safety Awards). R. Baker & Son is financially strong, with bonding capabilities over $10 million. Capabilities include industrial and commercial demolition, rigging, machinery- and plant-moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment relocation, interior demolition, selective demolition, warehousing, wrecking and razing, millwright, plant reconfigurations, heavy rigging, salvage, environmental services, remediation, decontamination, abatement, and investment and asset recovery.

R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services
1 Globe Court
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-222-3553
Fax: 732-450-0311
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Demolition.Rigging

Full News Archive

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

Recent News

Environmental Solutions for Dismantling, Decommissioning and Demolition
Eco-Friendly Solutions for Dismantling, Demo & Decommissioning

Demolition, dismantling, or decommissioning of industrial facilities is a complex process that requires meticulous planning and execution. These sites often contain hazardous chemicals, substances,...
Selective Demolition and Rigging at Process Plant
Selective Demolition and Rigging at Process Plant

R. Baker & Son recently performed selective demolition and equipment rigging for a process plant construction project. The selective demolition was necessary to prepare the existing facility to...
Chiller and Cooling Tower Installation at a South Jersey Hospital
Rigging Success: Chiller & Cooling Tower Installation at a South Jersey Hospital

Recently, R. Baker & Son team was faced with the task of installing a new 1200-ton chiller and double cell cooling tower at a South Jersey hospital. The project was referred to us by a trusted...
Industrial Workers Rigging 2024
Celebrating a New Year from R. Baker & Son

As a new year begins, we reflect on our deep appreciation for all our employees, associates, contractors, vendors, and customers. Our founder, Ruby Baker, started R. Baker & Son in 1935 during...
Define Demolition Scope and Budget
Maximizing Your Demolition Project - Tips to Define Scope|Budget

Often on large construction and renovation projects, the demolition portion of the Scope of Work is vague or poorly defined. It’s not uncommon to see a boxed-out area on drawings with only a...
Machine skates and heavy load movement - Rigger
Rigger's Guide to Machine Skates - Role in Heavy Load Movement

In the realm of rigging, machine skates, also known as moving skates, roller skids, or dollies, have been used in one form or another throughout history. In their various forms, these devices are...
excavator at demolition site, questions about demolition contracting
Seven Key Questions Clients Want to Know About Demolition

When it comes to demolition projects, ranging from total building teardowns to selective demolition and everything in between, clients are faced with the challenge of finding the right demolition...
Interior Demolition Project - School Converted to Residential Units
Interior Demo of Old School for Conversion to Residential Units

An architect that R. Baker & Son has collaborated with reached out to us with a special interior demolition opportunity in South Jersey. The project held sentimental value for her as it involved...