Section 400.18614. Laundry.

(1) In new construction, a laundry shall be located in a room that is constructed of materials, including the doors and frames, that have a 1-hour-fire- resistant   rating  and  shall   be  protected  with   an approved automatic sprinkler system. In existing  facilities,  a  laundry shall be located in a  substantial   enclosure,  including the doors and frames, and may have less than a 1-hour-fire-resistant rating  if acceptable to the inspecting authority.

(2)   A steam line shall be insulated with a  noncombustible  material    and shall have a 1-inch clearance from combustibles.

(3)   A dryer shall be constructed of metal. A lint trap shall be  cleaned frequently.

(4)   The use of any flammable liquid for cleaning, brushing,  scouring,  or scrubbing is prohibited.

(5)   A gas appliance shall have 100% safety shutoff controls.

(6)   Adequate air for combustion shall be provided in the laundry room.

History: 1994 AACS.