Reminder: Valet Trash Effective date of July 1, 2022 (AANC Update)

On July 1, 2022 valet trash service providers will be required to ensure trash receptacles meet the fire-retardant specifications outlined in the amended 2018 NC Fire Code, Section 304.4. Compliance will be monitored and enforced by NC Fire Marshals across the state. Noncompliance may result in fines to the residential property. However, AANC and the NC Building Code Council (BCC) encourage Fire Marshalls to operate in leniency while North Carolina valet trash vendors work to comply with the 2018 North Carolina Fire Code.

What does this mean for my property?

If your property currently provides valet trash services, communicate with your provider. Ask if they have an implementation plan to comply with the upcoming effective date and discuss all present options.

What can property managers do?

1. Starting July 1 any trash outside of the waste receptacle will be prohibited. If this is not already a protocol, informing tenants of this new compliance will be necessary.

2. Be sure to have valet trash agreements on site. This should include the agreed upon days and times the vendor will operate.

3. Onsite managers can remind residents of the importance of complying with valet trash procedures. (i.e., How long trash receptacles can sit outside, what time and days does the service operate, and what (if any) are the enforceable penalties violators will be subject to.) We anticipate many jurisdictions will allow for an enforcement grace period as valet trash service providers work to meet the deadline, but we know that will vary across the state. We will work locally to provide relevant information surrounding enforcement as it becomes available.