D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-E206

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 25-E206 - PREVENTING CONTAMINATION - SOILED LINENS, SEPARATION, AND CLEANING [(Critical Section)]
206.1

Licensees shall ensure that each barber, cosmetology, and personal grooming facility that supply and launder their own non-disposal linens shall launder, fold, and store non-disposal linens in a sanitary manner that prevents contamination.

206.2

Separate storage areas shall be designated for soiled non-disposal linens away from clean non-disposable linens.

206.3

There shall be an adequate hot water supply to on-site laundry facilities as specified in §§ 305 and 306.

206.4

There shall be an adequate number of washing machines, dryers, and folding tables to handle the volume of laundry generated at the barber, cosmetology, or personal grooming facility.

206.5

All non-disposable linens washed on-site shall be washed with an EPA registered product for disinfecting laundry.

206.6

Washing machines and dryers shall be of commercial quality and installed per manufacturers specifications and as specified in Chapter 3.

206.7

The washing machines, dryers, and folding tables shall be maintained in good operating condition.

206.8

Laundry exposed to a bio-hazardous event, shall be handled as specified in § 205.

206.9

Laundered non-disposable linens shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor level in a clean, ventilated, illuminated, and well-maintained place until used.

206.10

If facility does not have a washer or dryer, they must have a contract with a linen service company licensed to operate in the District of Columbia, as specified in § 404.4.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-E206

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 13026 (12/10/2021)