As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DRY CLEANING
The process of removing dirt, grease, paints and other stains
from wearing apparel, textiles, fabrics, rugs, etc., by the use of
nonaqueous liquid solvents, flammable or nonflammable, and it shall
include the process of dyeing clothes or other fabrics or textiles
in a solution of dye colors and nonaqueous liquid solvents.
RATED
As applied to solvents, classified as to fire hazard in accordance
with nationally recognized good practice.
No person shall engage in the business of dry
cleaning without a permit.
Dry-cleaning systems shall only utilize solvents
rated as nonflammable, or as nonflammable at ordinary temperatures
and only moderately flammable at higher temperatures, rated not over
five, including carbon tetrachloride and perchlorethylene.
Dry-cleaning systems shall be constructed, operated
and maintained in accordance with the appropriate standards of the
NFPA.