Section 25-F700. REFUSE FACILITIES ON PREMISES - RECEPTACLES, STORAGE AREAS, GOOD REPAIR, AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS & REMOVAL FREQUENCY  


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    700.1An inside storage room or area, outside storage area or enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold the refuse that accumulate. 

     

    700.2Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the tanning facility or within closed containers in outside receptacles.

     

    700.3Receptacles and waste handling units shall be designed and constructed with tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. 

     

    700.4Receptacles and waste handling units shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, nonabsorbent, and maintained in good repair.

     

    700.5If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials and shall be located so that a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

     

    700.6An outdoor storage surface for refuse shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 

     

    700.7Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse shall be maintained in good repair. 

     

    700.8Storage areas and enclosures for refuse shall be kept clean and maintained free of unnecessary items, as specified in Section 611. 

     

authority

Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 (Act), effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28; D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(8) (2008 Repl. & 2012 Supp.)) and Mayor’s Order 2007-63, dated March 8, 2007.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 3582 (March 15, 2013).