Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024
(a) When a facility operates its own laundry, such a laundry shall be: (1) Located in relationship to other areas so that steam, odors, lint and objectionable noises do not reach client or personnel areas.(2) Well-lighted, ventilated, clean and sanitary and shall meet the needs of the facility.(3) Provided with laundry equipment of suitable capacity, kept in good repair and maintained in sanitary condition.(b) Laundry areas shall provide at a minimum, the following: (1) Clean linen and soiled linen shall each be stored in separate rooms maintained for that purpose.(2) Handwashing and toilet facilities shall be maintained at locations convenient to the laundry for personnel.(3) Linen carts shall be labeled "soiled" or "clean linen" and shall be made of washable materials and laundered or suitably cleaned daily.(c) If the facility does not maintain a laundry service, the commercial laundry utilized shall meet the standards of this Section.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76631
Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1276 and 15007, Health and Safety Code.