STORAGE OF REFUSE
Philadelphia Code § B-1210
in effectSECTION B-1210 STORAGE OF REFUSE
B-1210.1 General. Provisions for storage of refuse in new and existing buildings shall comply with the provisions of this Section.
B-1210.2 New buildings. Newly constructed buildings shall provide an area for storage of refuse where the use of the building will generate refuse, as defined in Section 9-604 of The Philadelphia Code, and where such refuse is to be disposed of by use of a dumpster, as defined in Section 10-722 of The Philadelphia Code. The area of storage shall be located either inside the building or on the premises and enclosed on all sides.
B-1210.3 Change of occupancy. For buildings undergoing a change of occupancy, storage of refuse shall be provided in accordance with Section EB-306 of the Philadelphia Existing Building Code.
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Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-310153Fetched: 10/27/2026
