The words, terms or phrases listed below for
the purpose of this article shall be defined and interpreted as follows:
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.
That portion of the establishment to which the general public
and tenants are permitted access.
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.
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.
The customer area shall be equipped with a fire
extinguisher, approved for use against electrical or oil fires by
the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
A step-by-step, readily legible, instruction
list for operation of machines shall be posted in a conspicuous location
near the machine in the customer area.
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.
No establishment shall be permitted to conduct
business from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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.
