The words, terms or phrases listed below for the purpose of this article shall be defined and interpreted as follows:
COIN-OPERATED OR SELF-SERVICE LAUNDROMAT ESTABLISHMENTS or ESTABLISHMENT
Includes those premises wherein devices for the cleaning of textiles, fabrics, garments or other articles by the use of water are installed for and used by the general public, and tenants.
CUSTOMER AREA
That portion of the establishment to which the general public and tenants are permitted access.
HEALTH AUTHORITY
The Board of Health as prescribed by Title 26, Chapter 3, Section 1, of the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, or an authorized representative thereof.
MAINTENANCE AREA
That portion of the establishment to which the customer is not permitted access and which is used for general maintenance and storage purposes.
A. 
Any person desiring to operate or presently operating a coin-operated or self-service Laundromat shall hereafter make application thereof in writing to the Board of Health.
B. 
Such application shall include the following information:
(1) 
The applicant's full name, residence, telephone number, and post office address, and whether such applicant is an individual, firm or corporation. If a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners shall be included. If a corporation, the names and addresses of the officers of the corporation shall be included.
(2) 
The proposed location of the establishment, a floor plan showing the building outline and location of the equipment.
(3) 
Name or names of maintenance personnel and their telephone numbers.
(4) 
The signature of the applicant or its authorized officer.
Upon receipt of such application, the health authority shall make such investigation as may be necessary of maintenance and storage facilities, as well as machines and their locations in and about the premises, to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. Upon approval of the application, a numbered operator's permit shall be issued.
A. 
The fee for permits as required by § 396-157 above, for the purpose of regulation and control, to be paid annually to this municipality is hereby fixed at $10 for each machine and extractor per year per establishment.
[Amended 6-7-2001 by Ord. No. 2001-1[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance provided that the fees take effect 1-1-2002.
B. 
All permits issued under authority of this article shall expire on the 31st day of December each year; and permit fees shall be paid to the Board of Health.
The public shall only be permitted access to that portion of coin-operated or self-service laundry machines which is necessary for use of those machines.
All establishments shall meet the requirements of all established state and local laws, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to air pollution, electrical wiring, plumbing, fire prevention, waste disposal, sanitation, solvent storage, food or beverage vending, hours of operation, presence of an attendant.
Each establishment shall post in a conspicuous location, readily visible from the outside of these premises, the telephone number or numbers to be called in the event of an emergency.
Each machine shall be provided with an interlock system to prevent the loading door from being opened during the normal cycle or in the event of a power failure. This system may be either electrical and/or mechanical.
The health authority shall inspect establishments as often as he deems it necessary. The permit holder or his representative shall permit access to any portion of the establishment for the purpose of making such an inspection.
Any coin-operated or self-service laundry establishment constructed, operated or maintained in violation of the provisions of this code is hereby declared to be a nuisance and detrimental to public health.