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CHAPTER 21 DRY CLEANING SECTION 2101 5. Type IV—systems using Class IV solvents in which T, GENERAL dry cleaning is not conducted by the public. 2101.1 Scope.Dry cleaning plants and their operations shall 6. Type V—systems using Class IV solvents in which dry cornply with the requirements of this chapter. cleaning is conducted by the public. 2101.2 Permit required. Permits shall be required as set Spotting and pretreating operations conducted in accor- forth in Section 105.6. dance with Section 2106 shall not change the type of the dry cleaning plant. 2103.2.1 Multiple solvents. Dry cleaning plants using SECTION 2102 more than one class of solvent for dry cleaning shall be DEFINITIONS classified based on the numerically lowest solvent class. 2102.1 Definitions.The following terms are defined in Chap- 2103.3 Design. The occupancy classification, design and ter 2: construction of dry cleaning plants shall comply with the DRY CLEANING. applicable requirements of the International Building Code. DRY CLEANING PLANT. DRY CLEANING ROOM. SECTION 2104 DRY CLEANING SYSTEM. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 2104.1 Prohibited use. Type I dry cleaning plants shall be SOLVENT OR LIQUID CLASSIFICATIONS. prohibited. Limited quantities of Class I solvents stored and Class I solvents. used in accordance with this section shall not be prohibited in Class H solvents. dry cleaning plants. Class IRA solvents. 2104.2 Building services. Building services and systems shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance Class IIIB solvents. with this section and Chapter 6. Class IV solvents. 2104.2.1 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 502 of the International Mechan- ical Code and DOL 29 CFR Part 1910.1000,where appli- SECTION 2103 cable. CLASSIFICATIONS 2104.2.2 Heating.In Type II dry cleaning plants,heating 2103.1 Solvent classification.Dry cleaning solvents shall be shall be by indirect means using steam,hot water or hot oil classified according to their flash points as follows: only. 1. Class I solvents are liquids having a flash point below 2104.2.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical 100°F(38°C). wiring and equipment in dry cleaning rooms or other loca- 2. Class II solvents are liquids having a flash point at or tions subject to flammable vapors shall be installed in above 100°F(38°C)and below 140°F(60°C). accordance with NFPA 70. 2104.2.4 Bonding and grounding. Storage tanks, treat- 3. Class IIIA solvents are liquids having a flash point at or ment tanks, filters, pumps, piping, ducts, dry cleaning above 140°F(60°C)and below 200°F(93°C). units, stills, tumblers, drying cabinets and other such 4. Class IIIB solvents are liquids having a flash point at or equipment, where not inherently electrically conductive, above 200°F(93°C). shall be bonded together and grounded. Isolated equip- s• Class IV solvents are liquids classified as nonflamma- ment shall be grounded. ble. 2103.2 Classification of dry cleaning plants and systems. SECTION 2105 Dry cleaning plants and systems shall be classified based on OPERATING REQUIREMENTS the solvents used as follows: 2105.1 General.The operation of dry cleaning systems shall I• Type I—systems using Class I solvents. comply with the requirements of Sections 2105.1.1 through 2• Type II—systems using Class II solvents. 2105.3. 3• Type III-A—systems using Class IIIA solvents. 2105.1.1 Written instructions. Written instructions cov- ering the proper installation and safe operation and use of 4• Type III-B—systems using Class RIB solvents. equipment and solvent shall be given to the buyer. 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE® 201 I