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Verify Every Utility Disconnect Before Demolition Begins
Demolition into a live gas or electric line is fatal, and disconnect confirmations get lost across utilities. Track each utility's disconnect verification and gate demolition until all clear.
difficulty Intermediatesetup 30 minresult Demolition starts only when every utility disconnect is verified in writing — the catastrophic risk is engineered out.—
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List the Utilities
Record every service requiring disconnect — gas, electric, water, telecom.
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Request Verifications
Add a
Gmailnode requesting written disconnect confirmation from each utility. - 3
Track to All-Clear
Mark each verification as it arrives.
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Gate the Go-Ahead
Only an all-clear releases the demolition go signal.
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Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a test project. Confirm the gate holds until all-clear.
Frequently asked questions
Why written verification?
Verbal 'it's disconnected' has killed workers — written confirmation per utility is the standard that prevents it.
Locate services too?
Pair with a documented locate before any ground disturbance for full pre-demolition safety.
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