Wash. Admin. Code § 296-17A-2204
Applies to:
Businesses engaged in the operation of self-service laundry and dry cleaning equipment for customer's use on the premises. Some facilities have an attendant(s) on duty at all times; others may have only periodic surveillance by the owner or employees.
There is usually a small waiting area which may include benches and chairs, change-making machines, vending machines with food and laundry supplies.
Work activities include, but are not limited to:
* Assist patrons by carrying laundry;
* Explaining the operations of the machines;
* Performing minor repair or adjustments on the machines.
Materials used include, but are not limited to:
* Bleaches;
* Detergents;
* Dry cleaning solvents;
* Fabric softeners;
* Hangers;
* Plastic bags;
* Spot removing fluids.
Machinery used include, but are not limited to:
* Coin changing machines;
* Dry cleaning machines;
* Irons;
* Pressing machines;
* Racks;
* Residential or commercial sized washers and dryers;
* Solvent reclaiming units;
* Solvent storage tanks;
* Tables for folding clothes;
* Water heating and storage systems.
Exclusions:
* Laundry and dry cleaning establishments providing services primarily to retail walk-in customers are classified in 2201.
Special note: Classification 2204 includes self-service/coin-operated cleaning facilities that offer dry cleaning services where the customers leave their clothing with the attendant and it is sent elsewhere for professional dry cleaning. Classification 2204 does not apply to any self-service/coin-operated cleaning facilities where the attendant performs any washing, drying, dry cleaning, hanging, or folding services on the premises which are classified in 2201.
* Commercial or industrial laundries not covered by another classification, including linen, uniform, and diaper service are classified in 2203.
Wash. Admin. Code § 296-17A-2204
07-01-014, recodified as § 296-17A-2204, filed 12/8/06, effective 12/8/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-56602, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98; 96-12-039, § 296-17-56602, filed 5/31/96, effective 7/1/96.