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title: "Requesting a Scaffold Dismantle"
slug: "requesting-a-scaffold-dismantle"
tags: ["ScaffoldIQ"]
updated: 2025-07-14T10:49:03Z
published: 2025-08-01T11:00:26Z
canonical: "docs.avontus.com/requesting-a-scaffold-dismantle"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Requesting a Scaffold Dismantle

When work has been completed on the scaffold, the scaffold will need to be dismantled. There are two ways to dismantle a scaffold. You can create a **Dismantle Request** or a **Scheduled Dismantle**.

In this example, we will request to dismantle a scaffold. When you select to create a request, you will need to approve the request before you can begin dismantling the scaffold.

**Dismantling a Scaffold From the Map Screen**

1. On the **Map** screen, select the Scaffold to dismantle
2. Select **Standing**
3. Select **Dismantle** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/dismantle%20gif%201.gif)
4. Select to create a new request to dismantle scaffold and click OK. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-VRH5UVRP.png)
5. Enter information for the Request and click OK ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-J6ZTHISD.png)
6. [Approve the Request](/v1/docs/approving-a-request) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-FCHRPN67.png)
7. On the Map screen, change back to the Scaffold view if needed ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-6I6HA9YI.png)
8. Select the Scaffold to be dismantled and select **Standing**
9. Select **Dismantle**
10. Select the existing scheduled dismantle and select **OK**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/dismantle%20gif%203.gif)
11. Select **OK** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-GXP8TZFF.png) The status will change to Dismantle in Progress
12. Select **Dismantle In Progress**
13. Select **Complete Dismantle**
14. Click **OK**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/dismantle%20gif%204.gif)

The Scaffold will be dismantled.

**Dismantling a Scaffold from the Scaffold Screen**

1. From the **Map** screen, select **Scaffolds**

> [!NOTE]
> **Note: You can also select the scaffold pin on the Map screen and click Scaffold Details in the panel to the right.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-WRS7CV5K.png)
2. In the **Scaffold** screen, double-click the scaffold to be dismantled (or click **Standing**).

> [!NOTE]
> **Note: You can also access the details via the Map screen.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-G8U5APAB.png)
3. In the **Scaffold** **Details** screen, select **Dismantle.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-336SHHY8.png)
4. Select one of the three options. In this example, we will create a new request. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-S3Y2WHPF.png) This will open the **Request** **Details** screen where we can provide information on the dismantle request.
5. Approve the Request. For more information on approving requests, please visit the [Approving a Request](/v1/docs/approving-a-request) guide. **Note: When the request is approved, an activity will be automatically created.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-XC0ISEBW.png)
6. When the request is approved, go to the **Scaffolds** screen and open the scaffold to be dismantled.
7. In the **Scaffold** **Details** screen, select **Dismantle.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-ASSUUNCS.png)
8. Select **Use an Existing Scheduled Dismantle** and click **OK** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-B1YHR6VJ.png) **Note: The description set earlier should match the activity's name.**
9. Select **OK.** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-KZ5VNGS7.png)

The status will change from **Dismantle in Progress to Dismantle Completed**

10. Select **Complete Dismantle**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-G3AAVVSI.png)

1. Click **OK**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-BSQ2SKSM.png) The scaffold will be dismantled. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/ae69c864-58f0-4711-91e1-d1c2f7dff95f/Images/Documentation/image-XOAU0PPZ.png) The scaffold can now be deleted and removed from the ScaffoldIQ application.