(a) Storage facilities required. Every premises shall be provided with a specifically designated room or container in or on the premises for the temporary storage of combustible waste or refuse. It is the duty of the owner of property to provide the facilities for the storage of trash except in case of a one- or two-family dwelling in which case it shall be the duty of the occupant to provide these facilities.
(b) Maintenance of storage facilities. All storage or holding facilities located inside of buildings shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA Standard on Incinerators and Rubbish Handling, #82. The adoption of this standard shall not be construed to permit the construction or operation of any incinerator in violation of any air pollution regulation.
(c) Handling. All handling activities shall be performed in accordance with the standard set forth in subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Construction of storage containers. All containers used to collect waste in any building that exceed five (5) cubic feet in volume shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and equipped with a tight-fitting cover.
(e) Storage of combustible waste. Combustible waste and refuse shall be stored in:
(1) Approved containers which are constructed of noncombustible materials equipped with a tight-fitting cover; or
(2) An approved bin constructed of noncombustible materials having a self-closing cover that will operate automatically in case of fire inside the bin; or
(3) Rooms used exclusively for such storage; or
(4) Such other isolated areas either inside or outside of buildings that are approved by the Director.
(f) Automatic sprinkler protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in all inside storage rooms or areas, chute discharge rooms or areas, compactor rooms and rubbish chutes.
(g) Closure of containers. Storage containers not equipped with approved automatic closing covers shall be closed at all times except when trash is actually being loaded or unloaded.
(h) Violation of section. Any person who places, keeps or stores or permits to be placed, kept or stored any combustible waste, rubbish or refuse in any area or facility in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(i) Obstruction of entrances or exits with containers. The containers shall not obstruct any entrance or exit.
(j) Accumulation in rubbish chutes. Trash or combustible waste shall not be stored or permitted to accumulate in rubbish chutes. Trash shall be removed from the chute continuously or as often as necessary to prevent accumulation.
(k) Setting fire, etc., to refuse. Any person who wilfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned or who aids, counsels or procures the burning of any combustible waste or refuse located in a chute, bin, compactor, room, container or other facilities provided for the collection of waste or refuse, shall upon conviction thereof, be sentenced in accordance with the penalties section of this chapter. (1975 L.M.C., ch. 23, § 1.)