As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the indicated meanings, unless from the context a different
meaning clearly appears:
The cleaning of textiles, fabrics, garments or other articles
of clothing by use of solvents, other than water, in a dry-cleaning
unit, used by the general public.
Either a coin-operated or non-coin-operated dry-cleaning
machine.
A machine that is designed for use by the public as defined
in "coin-operated dry cleaning" above, and located so as to be accessible
by the public, but which is operated solely by the owner and/or employees
of the establishment who shall insert and remove all garments.
Refers to the actual insertion and removal of garments into
and out of the machine by persons other than employees or owners.
No person shall operate dry-cleaning machines in the without first having obtained a license for such machines in accordance with this article and Chapter 171, Licenses.
[Amended 8-3-1999 by L.L.
No. 2-1999]
Fees for the license required by this article
shall be as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Schedule of Fees is on
file in the Village offices. Former Section 14-19, Restrictions on
machines — Permitted times of operation, was deleted
8-3-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999.
Equipment location for machines must be approved
by the Fire Department prior to the installation of the 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.
No machine shall be used by the general public
unless under the continual direct supervision of a competent employee
of a coin-operated dry-cleaning establishment or a person owning and
operating such establishment.
No machine shall be used by any person who is
less than 18 years of age. A suitable sign of such age restriction
must be prominently posted.
All machines shall be fitted with a device which
would prevent the opening of the door of any such machine:
In the event that perchloroethylene or any chlorinated
hydrocarbon is a component part of any solvent used in a machine,
then such dry-cleaning machine shall not be used:
A.
If the odor of perchloroethylene or any chlorinated
hydrocarbon is masked or altered in any fashion; and
B.
If the concentrations of solvent vapor of such perchloroethylene
or chlorinated hydrocarbon is greater than 40 parts of such vapor
to 1,000,000 parts of air at any time and anywhere in the establishment
in which such coin-operated dry-cleaning machines are in use.
No machine shall be used unless directly in
front of and behind any such machine there are gutters leading to
a drain or tank of sufficient size to accept all solvent contained
in all coin-operated dry-cleaning machines in the establishment. The
gutters shall be so arranged as to cause the solvent to drain into
such tank by means of gravity flow.
No machine may be located within 25 feet of
any gas-fired dryer or similar gas-fired device.
All establishments in which machines are located
shall have two exits which shall be at least 20 feet apart from each
other and shall lead directly to the street.
Each machine shall be provided with an exhaust
which shall terminate to the outer air in the following manner:
A.
At least seven feet above the roof, street, yard or
court grade of the premises in which the machines shall be located.
B.
All exhausts shall be under static pressure by reason
of a mechanical fan.
C.
The terminal of any exhaust shall be at least five
feet from any window or ventilating opening if the 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.
D.
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.
E.
Any exhaust used shall displace air in not less than
1,000 cubic feet per minute per machine.
A step-by-step instruction list must be posted
in a conspicuous location near each machine for customer use. A telephone
number must be listed for emergency assistance.
