For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ATTENDANT. A person thoroughly trained to supervise a coin-operated dry cleaning machine plant, to advise customers in the operation of coin-operated dry cleaning machines and to recognize health and safety hazards.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER. The Building Commissioner of the city or his or her duly authorized agent.
COIN-OPERATED DRY CLEANING MACHINE. Any dry cleaning machine, including integral parts, originally designed and/or intended for use as a self-service dry cleaning machine by the general public for a consideration.
COIN-OPERATED DRY CLEANING MACHINE PLANT. Any structure in which any number of coin-operated dry cleaning machines are installed for use as self-service dry cleaning machines.
DRY CLEANING. The process of removing dirt, grease, paint and other stains from wearing apparel, textiles, fabrics, rugs and similar items by the use of nonaqueous liquid solvents, flammable or nonflammable.
EQUIPMENT. All mechanical and electrical items within or on the exterior of a plant necessary for the plant’s operation and includes, but is not limited to, dry cleaning machines, ductwork, fans, blowers, solvent storage tanks, pumps, heating devices and refuse containers.
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of the city or his or her duly authorized agent.
HEALTH COMMISSIONER. The Health Commissioner of the city or his or her duly authorized agent.
MACHINE. A coin-operated dry cleaning MACHINE.
PLANT. A coin-operated dry cleaning machine PLANT.
SPOTTING. The local application of solvent to spots, dirt, grease, paint and stains for the removal of the same.
(2000 Code, § 5.16.010)