(1) The use of a product or material that was previously
installed for the same or similar function to extend its life
cycle.
(2) Materials salvageable for reuse include, but are not
limited to, cabinets, doors, windows, hardware, fixtures,
flooring, siding and framing lumber.
Section 802. Deconstruction assessment.
Each primary dwelling structure in this Commonwealth that was
erected in 1929 or earlier, as indicated by municipal building
records or, if no municipal building records exist, according to
records of the county recorder of deeds in the county where the
primary dwelling structure is located, and that meets the
criteria established in this chapter shall undergo a
deconstruction assessment prior to the demolition, renovation or
other construction regarding the primary dwelling structure.
Section 803. Deconstruction requirements.
A primary dwelling structure shall be deconstructed in
accordance with the provisions of this section and associated
rules and regulations. The following apply:
(1) Salvaged material may be sold, donated or reused on-
site or off-site.
(2) Each deconstruction project must achieve a
documented 85% landfill diversion rate by weight and produce
one salvaged item for every 500 square meters of design
unless otherwise approved by the municipal code official in
writing for the particular structure, based on economic or
practical infeasibility as determined by the municipal code
official after consideration and inspection.
(3) Deconstruction under this chapter shall be performed
only by a certified deconstruction professional certified and
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