(a) Definitions. As used in this section:
"Dry cleaner" means any person keeping or using more than two quarts of any solvent other than water, including, but not by way of limitation, solvents of the petroleum distillate type, coal tar distillate type or chlorinated hydrocarbon type, for the purpose of cleaning or renovating wearing apparel, fabrics, textiles, drapes, curtains, rugs, blankets, furs, leather or other material, for profit or reward. The term shall also include self-service coin-operated dry cleaning establishments.
"Flammable liquid" has the meaning ascribed to the term in Section 15-24-020.
(b) Application – Additional information required. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 4-4-050, an application for, and, if requested, renewal of, a regulated business license to engage in the business of dry cleaner shall be accompanied by the following information:
(1) whether the business will be operated as a full service or self-service coin-operated dry cleaner;
(2) proof of arrangements for the disposal of all cleaning solvents and other nonrefuse waste by a properly licensed waste hauler. Such proof may consist of a copy of the contract with, recently dated manifests of, or an affidavit from, the waste hauler who will be responsible for the removal and handling of such waste;
(3) if the application is for an initial license for a self-service coin-operated dry cleaner, proof that the applicant has submitted to the building commissioner a complete and explicit set of plans and specifications of the building in which the dry cleaning establishments establishment will be located and a complete diagram of the floor plan of each room to be occupied by such dry cleaning establishments establishment, correctly showing the arrangement or setting of all machinery and equipment to be installed therein.
(c) Departmental duties – Inspections.
(1) The departments of buildings, health and fire are authorized to inspect or to cause to be inspected all premises and vehicles as necessary to ascertain whether the licensee is in compliance with all provisions of this Code and the laws of the State relative to operating a dry cleaning establishment.
(d) Legal duties. Each licensee engaged in the business of dry cleaner shall have a duty to:
(1) obtain a building permit for installation of tanks for the storage of any volatile flammable liquid used in connection with the dry cleaning establishments business in accordance with Chapter 14A-4 of this Code;
(2) construct and equip any building used for the purpose of dry cleaning in accordance with the applicable building and fire provisions of this Code;
(3) if the dry cleaning establishments establishment uses flammable liquids, comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 15-24 of this Code;
(4) provide proper facilities and equipment for the separate handling of cleaned and soiled articles;
(6) prominently display a list of its services and the respective current selling price of each listed service; and
(7) charge customers the price indicated on the list of services required under subsection (d)(6) of this section. Provided, however, that a price higher than the price indicated on such list of services may be charged if the amount of the difference and the reasons for the difference are disclosed to the customer prior to performing the requested dry cleaning establishments.
(e) Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any licensee engaged in the business of dry cleaner to:
(1) use any flammable solvent having a flash point below 140 degrees Fahrenheit (closed cup tester) in any building or portion thereof used or intended to be used for purposes other than dry cleaning, or in any dry cleaning establishment located within 100 feet of the nearest boundary of any school, place of worship, hospital or theater;
(2) permit vapors or odors emanating from the dry cleaning establishment to become a nuisance to any portion of the premises in which such establishment is located or any adjoining or nearby premises;
(3) allow any article cleaned at the establishment to come in contact with any uncleaned or soiled article;
(4) if the dry cleaner is a self-service coin- operated establishment, permit any person under the age of 15 years to operate any self-service coin-operated machine; and
(5) operate before the hour of 6:30 a.m. and after the hour of 11:30 p.m.
(Added Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 16; Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 67; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 19)