[R.O. 1957, 6:20-1, adopted Oct. 2, 1961]
Means those premises used in whole or in part for the operation
of self-service coin operated machines for the washing, laundering
or dry-cleaning of clothing, linens, textiles, fabrics, garments or
other articles in connection with a business or commercial enterprise.
[R.O. 1957, 6:20-2, adopted Oct. 2, 1961]
(a)
No person shall operate, maintain or use in any public or quasi-public
place or in any building, store or other place where the public is
invited, any self-service laundry without first obtaining a license
from the License Bureau.
(b)
This Section shall not apply to washing machines and clothes driers
in residential buildings used solely by and for the convenience and
service of the tenants of the buildings.
[1]
State law reference: As to City's power to license laundries,
see N.J.S.A. 40:48-2.
[R.O. 1957, 2:2-5, as amended June 21, 1965]
Every applicant for a license under this article shall first
comply with all the laws of the State of New Jersey and the provisions
of all of the Codes and ordinances of the City involving any land
or building or the use and occupancy thereof.
[R.O. 1957, 6:20-3, adopted Oct. 2, 1961]
(a)
The application for a license required by this article shall be made
in writing to the License Bureau on a form signed by the applicant
containing the following information:
[R.O. 1957, 6:20-4, as amended June 21, 1965]
(a)
The License Bureau shall not issue a license or renewal thereof until
the premises have been inspected by the Fire Inspectors of the Bureau
of Fire Prevention.
(b)
The Bureau of Fire Prevention may request the proper City agency
to make special inspections of the premises in compliance with the
requirements of law which agency shall after inspection submit its
written report to the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
(c)
Every building shall be inspected at least once every six (6) months by the Fire Inspectors of the Bureau of Fire Prevention and also such inspections as deemed necessary under the provision of Subsection (b) herein.
(d)
Such inspections shall be permitted by the licensee at all reasonable
times and failure to permit such inspections shall be cause to revoke
or suspend the license.
(e)
Within thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any license and
renewal thereof, the Bureau of Fire Prevention may mail written notice
to the licensees to apply to such Bureau for inspection of the licensed
premises as required under the provision of this article.
(f)
All inspections and reports required under this article shall be
made within thirty (30) days of the filing of the application for
a license or renewal thereof.
(g)
The Bureau of Fire Prevention shall file its written report of inspection
to the Mayor prior to the issuance of any license or renewal thereof.
[R.O. 1957, 6:20-5, adopted Oct. 2, 1961).
Licenses shall be issued for a period of not more than one (1)
year and shall expire on November 1 of each year.
No self-service laundry license shall be transferable, assigned
or used by any person other than the one to whom it was issued, or
at any location other than the one for which it was issued.
[R.O. 1957, 6:20-6, adopted Oct. 2, 1961]
(a)
The following regulations shall be the minimum standards which all
applicants shall meet in addition to the applicable requirements of
all codes and ordinances of the City.
(1)
No machinery used in any self-service laundry shall be operated
in a manner as to create undue noise or vibrations to the detriment
of the occupants of the premises or the surrounding neighborhood.
(2)
The entire premises shall be kept clean at all times.
(3)
All driers shall be so constructed that they may be opened from
the inside as well as from the outside.
(4)
All driers heated by gas must be equipped with an automatic
pilot device, complete shutoff type, that will cut off the supply
of gas in the event of pilot or gas failure.
(5)
All electrical wiring, equipment and appliances shall conform
to the requirements of the current National Electrical Code.
(6)
No water or other liquid shall be allowed to remain on floors
at any time.
(7)
Twenty (20) gallon metal trash cans, with lids, shall be provided
for disposal of trash within the building.
(8)
The water temperature of all water supplied to the washing machines
shall be kept at a minimum of one hundred and forty (140) degrees
Fahrenheit.
(9)
The premises shall be adequately lighted and at all times open
to public view from a public thoroughfare. No blind, screen, partition,
curtain or other article shall be left or placed to prevent an unobstructed
view of the interior of the premises.
(10)
Combustible material shall be kept at a safe distance from all
heat-producing appliances.
(11)
The name, address and telephone number of the operator of the
premises shall be prominently posted on the premises. There shall
be an available telephone either on the premises or immediately outside.
(12)
There shall be not less than one (1) five (5) pound carbon dioxide
extinguisher and two and one-half (2 1/2) gallon water extinguisher
provided for each twenty-five (25) machines or portions thereof, accessible
to the public and located in same area as the machines.
(13)
All gas-fired water heaters shall be equipped with an automatic
gas shutoff device and a pressure-temperature relief valve.
(14)
Every licensee shall cause each self-service laundry licensed
under this article to be attended at least between the hours of 4:30
P.M. and 6:30 P.M. every day that the premises is open for business,
for the purpose of maintaining the equipment in proper working order
and the entire premises clean.
Step by step operating instructions for all machines shall be
posted in a conspicuous place near the washing and drying machines.
