Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 8:36-16.12 - Laundry equipment(a) Each assisted living facility shall provide at least one non-commercial washer and dryer to be used exclusively for residents' personal items.(b) Where laundry equipment is limited to non-commercial type, (ordinary household or residential types), no special fire protective measures shall be required.(c) When commercial type laundry equipment is utilized, it shall be installed in a separate laundry room. The remainder of the home shall be protected from the laundry room by fire separation assemblies of at least one-hour rated construction. Openings in all fire separation assemblies shall be protected in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23.(d) All dryers shall be vented to the outside of the building and properly maintained including the removal of lint. N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-16.12