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Interpretation of Waste-Related Terms
61NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
In this Part— "Waste container" means a moveable container for the storage of waste from a building; "Waste" means solid waste; and "Waste chute system" means a system comprising of a hopper or hopper
non-domesticflatscommercialindustrialSolid Waste Storage
62NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
Adequate provision shall be made for the hygienic storage of solid waste from a building. Adequate means of access shall be provided— (a) for people in the building to the place of storage; and (b) fr
non-domesticdwellingflatscommercialindustrialWaste Chute Systems
63NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
A waste chute system shall ensure the safe and hygienic conveyance of waste to a waste container or containers.
non-domesticflatshigh-risecommercialindustrialGeneral requirements for waste storage space
2.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
A building should be provided with adequate space for the storage of waste in a container or containers and the space should – (a) be sited so as not to be prejudicial to the health of any person; (b)
dwellingnon-domestictopic-solid-wasteWaste chute system design requirements
3.1NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
A waste chute system should – (a) be of sufficient size, layout and construction so as to ensure the hygienic conveyance of waste to a waste container; (b) be capable of facilitating the segregation o
non-domesticfire-safetyventilationWaste chute system standards compliance
3.2NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
The waste chute system should comply with BS 1703 and BS 5906.
non-domesticfire-safetyBritish Standards Referenced
NI-wide·Technical Booklet J Solid Waste in Buildings
British Standards BS 1703: 2005 – Refuse chutes and hoppers – Specification. BS 5906: 2005 – Waste management in buildings – Code of practice.
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