[Adopted 7-5-1961 by G.O. No. 24-1961; amended in its entirety 7-2-1991 by G.O. No. 15-1991]
Unless otherwise expressly stated, when used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings herein respectively ascribed to them:
CURRENCY-OPERATED DRY CLEANING
The cleaning of textiles, fabrics, garments or other articles by the use of any solvent other than water in a dry-cleaning unit designated to be used or used by the general public. For the purposes of this definition, the term "used by the general public" shall be deemed to refer to the insertion of such textiles, fabrics, garments or other articles into a dry-cleaning unit or the removal of the same from such unit by a person or persons other than any employee of a dry-cleaning establishment or a person owning and operating such establishment.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
CURRENCY-OPERATED DRY-CLEANING MACHINE
The machinery and equipment in which coin or other currency-operated dry cleaning shall be conducted.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
COMPTROLLER
The Comptroller of the City of Yonkers.
CORPORATION COUNSEL
The Corporation Counsel of the City of Yonkers.
DIRECTOR
The Director of the Office of Licensing, who is also referred to as the Consumer Protection Officer in Article IIIA of the Charter, and shall include the designee of the Director, unless otherwise provided.
[Amended 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996]
OFFICE
The Office of Licensing of the City of Yonkers.[1]
[Added 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996]
PERSON
Includes one or more persons of either sex, natural persons, corporations, partnerships, associations, joint-stock companies, societies and all other entities of any kind capable of being sued.
[1]
Editor's Note: This definition superseded the former definition of "bureau."
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
It shall be unlawful for any person to establish, maintain or operate a currency-operated dry-cleaning machine without having procured from the Director a license to conduct such business.
[Amended 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996; 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
A. 
The application for a license or for any renewal thereof to conduct a currency-operated dry-cleaning machine shall be in writing and shall state the specific location where said business is to be established, maintained and operated and the maximum number of persons to be employed therein. The Office, before issuing any such license, shall cause an investigation to be made of the premises named and described in such application by the Fire Department and other appropriate City agencies, for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of the Yonkers Fire and Building Code[1] and all other applicable state and local safety and fire regulations are fully complied with.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Part VI, Fire and Buildings, of this Code.
B. 
If the Office shall be satisfied that the proposed currency-operated dry-cleaning machine and the premises wherein it is located conform to the provisions of this article and other laws relating thereto, it shall issue or cause to be issued a license authorizing such applicant to establish, maintain, conduct or operate a currency-operated dry-cleaning machine at the place designated in such application for and during the period of such license.
[Amended 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996; 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
Prior to the issuance of a license to establish, maintain and operate a currency-operated dry-cleaning machine, each applicant therefor shall pay an annual fee in the sum of $20 for each currency-operated dry-cleaning machine on the premises, plus an annual fee of $35 to the Comptroller, and furnish a bond to the Office in the amount of $5,000. The bond shall be executed with two or more sureties or a duly authorized surety company approved by the Office, shall be payable to the City of Yonkers and shall be conditioned for compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any amendment thereto, and upon the further condition that the licensee will pay to the City any fine, penalty or any other obligation within 30 days of its imposition, and shall be subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel.
[Amended 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996]
Each such license shall expire one year from the date of issuance unless sooner suspended or revoked by the Office and shall not be transferable from person to person nor from the location for which it is originally issued.
A. 
Each license holder shall notify the Office promptly of any proposed sale, assignment or change in ownership of the premises affected hereunder.
[Amended 7-18-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996]
B. 
No currency-operated dry-cleaning machine shall be operated on Sundays or legal holidays.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
C. 
The time for the operation of currency-operated dry-cleaning machines shall be restricted to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
D. 
Currency-operated dry-cleaning equipment locations must be approved by the Fire Department prior to the installation of machinery. A floor plan showing the building outline and all equipment shall accompany the license application. Approval will not be granted for buildings occupied in part as a dwelling.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
E. 
No currency-operated dry-cleaning machine shall be used by the general public unless under the continual direct supervision of a competent, Fire-Department-approved employee of a currency-operated dry-cleaning establishment or a person owning and operating such establishment.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
F. 
No currency-operated dry-cleaning machine shall be used by any person who is less than 17 years of age. A suitable sign of such age restriction must be prominently posted.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
G. 
All currency-operated dry-cleaning machines shall be fitted with a device which would prevent the opening of the door of any such machine:
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
(1) 
While such machine is in operation; and
(2) 
Until all solvent vapors have been removed from any textile, fabric, garment or other article and from the drum in which the same shall be placed.
H. 
In the event that perchlorethylene or any chlorinated hydrocarbon is a component part of any solvent used in a currency-operated dry-cleaning machine, then such dry-cleaning machine shall not be used:
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
(1) 
If the odor of perchlorethylene or any chlorinated hydrocarbon is masked or altered in any fashion; and
(2) 
If the concentrations of solvent vapor of such perchlorethylene or chlorinated hydrocarbon is greater than 200 parts of such vapor to 1,000,000 parts of air at any time and anywhere in the establishment in which such currency-operated dry-cleaning machines are in use.
I. 
No currency-operated dry-cleaning machine shall be used unless directly in front of and behind any such machine there are gutters leading to a buried drain tank of sufficient size to accept all solvent contained in all currency-operated dry-cleaning machines in the establishment. Said gutters shall be so arranged as to cause solvent to drain into such tank by means of gravity flow.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
J. 
No currency-operated dry-cleaning machine may be located within 25 feet of any gas-fired dryer or similar gas-fired device.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
K. 
In any currency-operated dry-cleaning establishment, solvent-storage tanks, power boxes and other sources of danger shall be so situated as to be inaccessible to the general public.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
L. 
All currency-operated dry-cleaning establishments shall have two exits which shall be at least 25 feet apart from each other and shall lead directly to the street, one front and one rear, rear exits accessible to the street.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
M. 
Filter residue and other residues containing solvent shall be disposed of so as not to create a health hazard or nuisance. A locked covered metal container shall be used for temporary storage outside the building.
N. 
Each currency-operated dry-cleaning machine shall be provided with an exhaust which shall terminate to the outer air in the following manner:
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
(1) 
At least seven feet above the roof, street, yard or court grade of the premises in which said machines shall be located.
(2) 
All exhausts shall be under static pressure by reason of a mechanical fan.
(3) 
The terminal of any exhaust shall be at least five feet from any window or ventilating opening if said ventilating window or ventilating opening lies on the same plane as the exhaust terminal; when the ventilating windows or other ventilating openings lie on a plane which faces in the direction of the exhaust terminal, such terminal shall be at least 10 feet away from the same.
(4) 
All direct equipment exhausts or vents shall be provided with mesh lint arrestors which shall be kept clean unless lint traps are provided on the dry-cleaning unit.
(5) 
Any exhaust used shall displace air in not less than 1,000 cubic feet per minute per bank of eight machines.
O. 
Each machine must have an Underwriters' Laboratories seal of approval.
P. 
In the event that any of the provisions of this section are inconsistent with the Yonkers Fire and Building Code[1] or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, then the provisions of this section shall be superseded to the extent of such an inconsistency.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Part VI, Fire and Buildings, of this Code.
A. 
All currency-operated dry-cleaning establishments shall prominently display lighted indoor signs warning the general public of the danger of excessive solvent vapor inhalation and skin irritation from unevaporated dry-cleaning solvent.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]
B. 
A step-by-step instruction list must be posted in a conspicuous location near the machine for customer use. A telephone number must be listed for emergency assistance.
C. 
The machine should be checked daily and kept in good repair. All maintenance personnel shall be familiar with all necessary machinery repairs and instructed as to the solvent hazards.
D. 
Only the solvent specified by the equipment manufacturer shall be used.
E. 
Currency-operated dry-cleaning plants shall utilize only solvents classified as nonflammable or as nonflammable at ordinary temperatures and uses.
[Amended 3-10-2015 by G.O. No. 6-2015]