(a) Dry cleaning machines shall be checked daily and kept in good repair.
(b) Only the solvent specified by the equipment manufacturer shall be used.
(c) Filter residue and other residues containing solvent shall be disposed of so as not to create a health hazard or nuisance. A covered metal container shall be used for temporary storage.
(d) A step-by-step instruction list shall be posted in a conspicuous location near the machine for customer use. A competent, trained operator shall be on the premises during all business operation hours.
(e) Bureau of Mines approved organic vapor respirator protective equipment shall be provided for maintenance personnel and shall be kept in good repair and available for immediate use. Chemical cartridge respirators are approved for light solvent concentrations only, and the wearer should replace the cartridge immediately upon noting odor.
(f) In addition to the regular first aid fire extinguishing equipment required to meet the general needs of the occupancy, approved extinguishing devices of a type suitable for use on oil fires shall be provided for every room or area in which dry cleaning operations are carried on. In any case, at least one extinguisher shall be provided at each entrance of every room, area or partition subdivision within the dry cleaning plant.
(g) The boiler room construction and the location of the boiler must meet the requirements of the Bureau of Fire Prevention. In addition, the boiler shall be inspected by the Michigan Department of Labor, Boiler Inspection Division, or a licensed boiler inspector.
(h) The use of any flammable solvent for brushing, scouring or scrubbing is prohibited.
(1974 Code § 7.241)