This regulation sets fire and safety standards for soiled linen and trash collection receptacles, limiting individual container capacity to 32 gallons, capping density at 0.5 gallons per square foot, and requiring mobile containers exceeding 32 gallons to be stored in a protected hazardous area when unattended. Recycling containers up to 96 gallons may be exempt if properly labeled and listed to FM Approval Standard 6921 or equivalent. These are physical environment/life safety requirements referencing NFPA 101 sections 18.7.5.7 and 19.7.5.7, which apply to health care occupancies.
View official sourceK754 Soiled Linen and Trash Containers Soiled linen or trash collection receptacles shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity. The average density of container capacity in a room or space shall not exceed 0.5 gallons/square feet. A total container capacity of 32 gallons shall not be exceeded within any 64 square feet area. Mobile soiled linen or trash collection receptacles with capacities greater than 32 gallons shall be located in a room protected as a hazardous area when not attended. Containers used solely for recycling are permitted to be excluded from the above requirements where each container is ≤ 96 gal. unless attended, and containers for combustibles are labeled and listed as meeting FM Approval Standard 6921 or equivalent. 18.7.5.7, 19.7.5.7