Section 142.470 - Storage, Utility Areas and Waste Disposal(A) Each birth center must have adequate utility and storage equipment for washing, sterilizing, storing and other handling of equipment, linens, and medical supplies.(B) Clean linen and sterile supplies and equipment must be segregated from soiled and/or contaminated linen, equipment and supplies.(C) Waste products and materials shall be disposed of in a safe and appropriate manner. Tissue shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.(D) Each birth center must be either equipped to launder linens and other washable goods properly on site at the center, on site at the parent hospital or provide for satisfactory arrangements with a commercial laundry. Water temperature for laundering shall be at least 160°F.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1272, eff. 10/24/2014.