S.L. 549.161 Art. 5Environ-mentally soundmanagement ofconstructionand demolition materials and waste generated on site. S.L. 549.63.

(1) Without prejudice to regulations 12 and 12A of the Waste Regulations, the actors identified in regulation 3 shall take the necessary measures to ensure that all waste generated during demolition, excavation and construction activities is managed in an environmentally sound manner and in accordance with the waste hierarchy as laid down in regulation 4A of the Waste Regulations.

(2) In order to fulfil the requirements laid down in sub-regulation (1), the actors identified in regulations 3 shall in accordance with their role, as a minimum:

(a) take the necessary measures to prevent the generation of waste across all stages of construction, as far as possible. Such stages include but are not limited to design, demolition, excavation, construction and finishing;

(b) prioritise the re-use of uncontaminated excavated material, both on-site and off-site;

(c) separate the waste at source in line with regulation 6, where site specific characteristics allow;

(d) ensure that any collection and transport of waste resulting from demolition, excavation and construction activities is carried out by means of an authorised waste carrier;

(e) obtain documentary proof that the waste is FRAMEWORK

transferred to a facility that is authorised to accept such waste. To this end, the waste carrier shall provide such documentary proof to the developer;

(f) make use of facilities or undertakings duly permitted by the Authority to carry out the treatment of construction and demolition waste in accordance with the Waste Regulations.

(3) In order to ensure compliance with the requirements laid down in sub-regulations (1) and (2), the Authority may require the developer or anyone acting on his behalf to submit any information and documentation on the re-use of suitable materials and on the management of the waste generated during the activities referred to in sub-regulation (1).

(4) From 1st January 2026, any major application or application for high-density residential developments serving sixteen

(16) or more units, shall include the submission of a pre-demolition audit prior to the issuance of the commencement notice of works. The Building and Construction Authority shall only issue clearance to commence works following clearance of the pre-demolition audit by the competent authority. The pre-demolition audit shall contain the information included in Schedule 1 and shall be carried out by a warranted perit, surveyor or a duly qualified environmental consultant, approved by the competent authority and in the format established by the competent authority.