Or. Admin. R. 333-535-0250

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 333-535-0250 - Waste Processing Services

(1) Storage and disposal. Space and facilities shall be provided for the sanitary storage and disposal of waste by incineration, mechanical destruction, compaction, containerization, removal, or by a combination of these techniques.

(2) Incinerator:

(a) Design and construction of incinerators and trash chutes shall be in accordance with NFPA 82 and State Structural and Mechanical Codes.

(b) Incinerators shall be designed and equipped to conform to requirements prescribed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for emission levels and equipment.

(c) Other technologies for non-incineration. Waste treatment technologies shall be determined by the facility in conjunction with environmental, economic, and regulatory considerations. The Functional Program shall describe waste treatment technology components that include the following:

(A) Safe locations, transfer routes, distances from waste sources, temporary storage and spacing requirements shall be provided that will not cause traffic problems, and limits odor, noise, and visual impact to patients, visitors and the public;

(B) Space shall be determined by the equipment requirements, including associated area for opening waste entry doors, access to control panels, space for hydraulic lifts, conveyors, and operational clearances. The method of waste treatment or disposal is subject to the local regulatory approvals;

(C) Ventilation. Exhaust vents, if any, from the treatment technology shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from inlets to HVAC systems. If technology involves heat dissipation, sufficient cooling and ventilation shall be provided; and

(D) Nuclear Waste Disposal. See Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title X, parts 20 and 35, concerning the handling and disposal of nuclear materials in health care facilities.

Or. Admin. R. 333-535-0250

HD 11-1980, f. & ef. 9-10-80; Renumbered from 333-023-0200(26); HD 29-1988, f. 12-29-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89; Renumbered from 333-074-0330; HD 21-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-28-93; PH 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09; PH 18-2019, repeal filed 10/01/2019, effective 1/1/2020

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.060

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.060