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Appendix AOrder of Preference of Waste Separation Locations

The order of preference of waste separation locations is illustrated by an inverted pyramid, with the most preferable at the top and the least preferable at the bottom. This is based on the following factors:

As you move down the inverted pyramid, the locations may progressively involve more potential legislative concerns. For example, in the integration of the lobby with the floor refuse storage room, the refuse storage room door is removed to increase space for waste separation and storage. This may require modifications, such as increasing the fire resisting period of the lobby door and fulfilling fire safety requirements, which may require approval and consent from the Buildings Department.

A summary of the important legislative concerns for each of the

eight locations is provided in Appendix C.

relevant legislations from the Fire Services Department (FSD) and the Buildings Department (BD);

security and hygiene related issues;

level of convenience to residents; and

practicality from a property management perspective.

Most PreferredLocation

Least PreferredLocation

Inverted Pyramid

Floor Refuse Storage & Material Recovery Room (MRR)

Integration of Lobby withFloor Refuse Storage Room (ILR)

Refuse Chute (RCT)

Floor Cleaner Room (FCR) / Water Meter Room (WMR)

Floor Refuse Storage Room (RSR) / Refuse Chute Room (RCR)

Others

Floor PassengerLift Lobby (PLL)

Floor Service Lift Lobby (SLL)

Others

Floor PassengerLift Lobby (PLL)

Floor Service Lift Lobby (SLL)

Staircase Landing (SCL)

* Note: The locations below ILR (i.e. SCL, SLL

and PLL) are usually means of escape.

Placement of waste separation receptacles

therein shall follow respective fire safety

requirements as stated in respective sections of

Chapter 3.

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Appendix BSummary of the Important Considerations for Each of the Eight Waste Separation Locations

Table A1: Summary of the Important Considerations for Each of the Eight Waste Separation Locations

Legend:

BD Buildings Department

FCR Floor Cleaner Room

GFA Gross Floor Area

ILR Integration of Lobby with Floor Refuse Storage Room

MOE Means of Escape

MRR Floor Refuse Storage & Material Recovery Room

PLL Floor Passenger Lift Lobby

RCT Refuse Chute

RSR / RCR Floor Refuse Storage Room / Refuse Chute Room

SCL Staircase Landing

SLL Floor Service Lift Lobby

WMR Water Meter Room

MRRConsideration

Location RSR/RCR

FCR/WMR

RCT ILR SCL SLL PLL

Part of MOE

Approval and Consent fromBD required

Receptacle Material and Design

Specific Dimension Requirement(for new and existingdevelopments)

N/A N/AExemption from GFA Possible(for new developments)

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Appendix CRelevant Legislations and Codes of Practice

The following is a non-exhaustive list of the legislations and codes of practice that you should be aware of when you practise waste separation at source:

Building (Planning) Regulations (Cap. 123F)

This regulation stipulates the requirements to consider during the planning stage of a building, particularly the gross floor area (GFA) exclusion for refuse chutes in buildings.

Building (Refuse Storage and Material Recovery Chambers and Refuse Chutes) Regulations (Cap. 123H)

This regulation stipulates the minimum requirements for refuse storage and material recovery chambers/rooms and refuse chutes.

Code of Practice for Fire Resisting Construction 1996 (COPFRC 1996)

This code of practice provides guidance on compliance with requirements for fire resisting construction for buildings.

Code of Practice for the Provision of Means of Escape in Case of Fire 1996

This code of practice defines what means of escape (MOE) is and provides guidance on compliance with the requirements for MOE for buildings laid down in the Building (Planning) Regulation 41(1).

Code of Practice for Means of Access for Firefighting and Rescue 1995

This code of practice states the minimum requirements and dimensions for maintaining a safe and obstruction free passageway for fire fighters in case of fire.

Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment

This code of practice outlines the minimum requirements for fire service installations and equipment in each location of a building.

Guidelines on Placing Rubbish Bins in Common Areas and Staircases of Domestic or Composite Buildings

This guideline provides guidance on how to place rubbish bins in common areas and staircases of multi-storey buildings so as not to cause any serious obstruction to the passageway.

Practice Note for Authorised Persons and Registered Structural Engineers 98 (PNAP 98): Refuse Storage and Collection - Building (Refuse Storage and Material Recovery Chambers and Refuse Chutes) Regulations

This practice note outlines the minimum dimensions required as well as sample layout plans for refuse storage and material recovery chambers and rooms.

Fire Services (Fire Hazard Abatement) Regulation (Cap. 95F)

This regulation, particularly section 14, stipulates that means of escape should be free from obstruction.

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Appendix DContact Information of Relevant Government Departments

Environmental Protection Department (EPD)

Telephone: (852) 2838 3111

Fax: (852) 2872 0389

Email: recycling_helpline@epd.gov.hk / waste_reduction@epd.gov.hk

Website: http://www.epd.gov.hk

Address: 2/F East Wing, 88 Victoria Road, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

Buildings Department (BD)

Telephone: (852) 2626 1616

Fax: (852) 2537 4992

Email: enquiry@bd.gov.hk

Website: http://www.bd.gov.hk

Address: 12/F Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Kowloon

Fire Services Department (FSD)

Telephone: (852) 2170 9502 / (852) 2170 9683

Fax: (852) 2312 0376

Email: fschq@hkfsd.gov.hk

Website: http://www.hkfsd.gov.hk

Address: Fire Safety Command, 7/F, Fire Services HQ Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon