Section 12-G308. RUBBISH AND GARBAGE

 

Strike Section 308.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 308.1 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows:

308.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.  The occupant of a sleeping unit, dwelling unit, multiple occupancy or a rooming house shall not permit the accumulation of rags, waste paper, broken furniture or any combustible junk in any portions of the premises under the occupant’s control.

Strike Section 308.2 in the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 308.2 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows:

 

308.2 Disposal of rubbish.  Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers.

 

308.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish.  The place of common storage or disposal for such containers shall be readily accessible to all occupants at all times through common space.

 

308.2.2 Refrigerators.  Refrigerators and similar equipment not in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or stored on premises without first removing the doors.

308.2.3 Housing business.  The operator of a housing business shall not permit the accumulation of rags, waste paper, broken furniture or any combustible junk in any portions of the premises under the operator’s control.

Strike Section 308.3 in the International Property Maintenance Code in its entirety and insert new Section 308.3 in the Property Maintenance Code in its place to read as follows:

308.3 Disposal of garbage. Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers.

 

308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling shall supply one of the following: an approved mechanical food waste grinder in each dwelling unit or an approved leakproof, covered, outside garbage container. 

 

308.3.2 Containers. The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause to be utilized, approved leakproof containers provided with close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal.  The place of common storage or disposal for such containers shall be readily accessible to all occupants at all times through common space.

Insert new Section 308.4 in the Property Maintenance Code to read as follows:

 

308.4 Condition of storage receptacles.  Persons required by this Section 308 to provide and maintain storage receptacles shall keep them free of accumulated grease, filth, or insect breeding, and shall keep them in a clean condition.

 

 

authority

Section 10 of the Construction Codes Approval and Amendments Act of 1986 (Act), effective March 21, 1987 (D.C. Law 6-216; D.C. Official Code § 6-1409 (2012 Repl.)) and Mayor’s Order 2009-22, dated February 25, 2009, as amended.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3196 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2); as corrected by Errata Notice published at 61 DCR 5246 (May 23, 2014).

EditorNote

The District of Columbia Property Maintenance Code (2013), referred to as the “Property Maintenance Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the District of Columbia Property Maintenance Code Supplement (2013) (12 DCMR G). The International Property Maintenance Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ipmc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000006&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.