1984 Ed.] Building (Refuse Storage Chambers and Chutes) Regulations
[CAP. 123
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(4) Every hopper and frame shall be constructed of galvanized or stainless mild steel plate, of not less than 3 mm thickness, or other approved material.
(5) The inner plate of every hopper shall project downward at an angle of not less than 45° to the horizontal when the hopper is closed.
24. The recess into which any hopper is fitted shall be of a size adequate to house the frame and the moving parts of the hopper so that no part of the frame or hopper projects into the refuse chute.
25. The junction of every hopper with the refuse chute shall be so made as to provide a continuous smooth and impervious surface.
SCHEDULE
[Subsidiary]
Hopper recess.
Junction of hopper with refuse chute.
[reg. 3.]
Description of building Total floor area as shown on plan Description of storage chamber Minimum floor space of storage chamber Domestic Building Non-domestic Building (a) Usable floor space 1,320 m2 or more but less than 13,200 m2 (b) Usable floor space 13,200 m2 or more Composite Building (a) Aggregate usable floor space 1,320 m2 or more but less than 13,200 m2 (b) Aggregate usable floor space 13,200 m2 or more Storage chamber Total usable floor space in m2 divided by 440 Storage chamber with vehicular access Total usable floor space in m2 divided by 440 (a) Usable floor space 3,960 m2 or more but less than 39,600 m2 Storage chamber Total usable floor space in m2 divided by 1,320 (b) Usable floor space 39,600 m2 or more Storage chamber with vehicular access Total usable floor space in m2 divided by 1,320 Storage chamber Aggregate of:(a) the total usable floor space of the domestic building component in m2 divided by 440; and
(b) the total usable floor space of the non-domestic building component in m2 divided by 1,320 Storage chamber with vehicular access Aggregate of:
(a) the total usable floor space of the domestic building component in m2 divided by 440; and
(b) the total usable floor space of the non-domestic building component in m2 divided by 1,320