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This Lunchtime Learning session will cover the basic foundation, designs, and NFPA codes pertaining to trash, recycle, compost and linen chutes. We will also cover designs for shafts, discharge rooms and venting. Trash, recycling, and linen chutes must be designed, installed, and maintained to meet the 2019 NFPA 82 standard. This course addresses these requirements in detail and includes discussions on sound dampening, electric interlock doors systems as well as compactors and sorters. In addition, the benefits of compacting trash and the inclusion of a recycle or compost chute will highlight how a building can increase their LEED certification rating.

Presenter Name

Darren Harp

Presenter Bio:

Darren Harp is an accomplished professional with two decades of experience in education and training. As the Architectural Representative for CHUTES International in Waldorf, Maryland, he has collaborated with architect firms nationwide to ensure that trash, recycle and linen chute systems are designed for optimal performance, while complying with all NFPA and ADA regulations.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the steps involved in the design of a typical trash, recycling, or linen chute, and accessory components to ensure an NFPA 82-compliant system.
• Discuss how interlock and pneumatic doors, disinfecting and sanitizing units, and heat sensors are used to protect building occupants from fire, falling debris, and odor and bacteria exposure.
• Explain the NFPA 82 requirement for automatic, fusible-linked sprinklers, and how they help eliminate fire hazards.
• Identify the various components that comprise a chute system and describe how trash, recycling, and linen chute systems differ.