Building Demolition

If you're planning the demolition of an existing structure, it's likely that the building you'll be removing has electric, and possibly natural gas, service connections.

Before starting your work, please contact O&R to make sure all utilities that may pose a danger to workers have been removed.

The process is simple. Contact Customer Assistance and O&R will generally complete the removal of these services within 10 working days of notification.

You must also call 811 to request the mark out of all underground utilities in the vicinity, and to schedule the required pre-demolition conference with all member operators who have underground facilities at or near the demolition area. Demolition cannot proceed until confirmation is received from O&R that both the electric and/or gas service lines have been cut. (Removal of the gas meter by O&R doesn't mean that the service line has been cut and capped.)

Some municipalities may require you to provide a letter from O&R stating that all gas and electric facilities have been removed. To obtain a letter, please contact the New Construction Services office nearest you.