[Code 1975, § 17-39; Code 1992, § 14-61]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
A motorized device that comminutes garbage and food waste
to such size as to be readily waterborne and causes such comminuted
garbage or food waste to be discharged directly into a sanitary sewer
system.
[Code 1975, § 17-40; Code 1992, § 14-62]
All residential and commercial buildings or structures erected
in the City after December 3, 1964, shall be equipped with a good
and proper type of mechanical garbage disposal unit meeting the respective
specifications set forth in this article, which disposal unit shall
be adequate to remove or eliminate all garbage and food waste produced
or accumulated in such residential or commercial building. Each apartment
or household unit shall be provided with a separate disposal unit.
[Code 1975, § 17-43; Code 1992, § 14-65]
No mechanical garbage disposal unit shall be installed without
first obtaining a permit therefor from the Building Department.
[Code 1975, § 17-44; Code 1992, § 14-66]
Mechanical garbage disposal units, when installed as required
by this article, shall thereafter be maintained in good working order
by the owner of the premises wherein such installation is made.
[Code 1975, § 17-45; Code 1992, § 14-67]
The Building Department shall have authority to enter and inspect
buildings and premises for the purpose of investigating the installation
and use of mechanical garbage disposal units.
