The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 No. 192

PART J N.I. Solid waste in buildings

Interpretation N.I.

61.  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 hoppers, a waste chute or chutes, a waste container chamber or waste container chambers and associated ventilation provisions.

Solid waste storage N.I.

62.—(1) Adequate provision shall be made for the hygienic storage of solid waste from a building.

(2) Adequate means of access shall be provided—

(a) for people in the building to the place of storage; and

(b) from the place of storage to the waste collection point.

Waste chute systems N.I.

63.  A waste chute system shall ensure the safe and hygienic conveyance of waste to a waste container or containers.