Hamilton By-law 23-162, s. 23(3) — Property Standards By-law

A waste chute in a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units shall not be closed to use except when:

• (a) such action is necessary in order to safely make repairs, replacements or alterations, and then only during the reasonable minimum time that such action is necessary; or
• (b)
• (i) the owner provides a waste storage area on each floor of the building and daily collection of waste from such waste storage areas; and
• (ii) the occupants are not required to deliver waste to the ground floor, basement or parking lot of the building; or
• (c) the owner has a current and valid permit to close a waste chute issued by the Director. ELEVATORS