STATUTORY REFERENCES
Abatement of nuisances by Board of Health — See
Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. §§ 3106 and 3108.
Nuisances — See Borough Code, 8 Pa.C.S.A. § 1202(4)
and (5).
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
An establishment wherein the public, for a consideration,
may come to wash and/or dry clothes and other similar materials using
the washing and drying machines on the premises for such purposes.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
No laundromat located in the Borough shall be operated so as
to constitute a nuisance to the public.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
No person shall permit water or any other slippery substance
to be on the floor of any laundromat.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
All electrical outlets and/or connections situated in laundromats
shall be at least six inches above the floor.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
Lint and other similar materials that remain in machines after
washing or drying shall be removed as soon as possible so as not to
constitute a hazard to the public.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
Cleaning fluids and other combustible materials shall be stored
in an area that is readily accessible and plainly marked to indicate
that combustible material is stored therein.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
All laundromats in the Borough shall at all times when open
to the public have an attendant on duty to ensure compliance with
this chapter and to ensure that the place is kept clean and free of
water and is operated so as not to constitute a hazard to the health
and safety of the public.
[Ord. 188, passed 12-11-1961]
All laundromats in the Borough shall be inspected weekly by
the Board of Health and the Fire Marshal to ensure compliance with
all laws, ordinances and regulations of the Commonwealth, the Borough
and other agencies, and to ensure that the laundromats do not constitute
a fire hazard or any other hazard to the residents of the Borough.
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Editor's Note: See § 202.99 for general code
penalty if no specific penalty is provided.
