LAUNDRY PROCESSING ROOM, NEW CONSTRUCTION

The laundry processing room shall be arranged to allow for the orderly, progressive flow of work from the soiled to the clean area. Equipment shall be arranged to minimize linen transportation, provide the necessary floor area between operations, and avoid cross-traffic between clean and soiled operations. The room shall provide space for storage of laundry supplies, cleaning equipment, and for parking of laundry trucks used in the operation. Hand-washing facilities shall be available for the area. A two-compartment laundry tub shall be provided and shall be of a material with a nonabsorbent, smooth, permanent finish. The laundry tub may be provided with fittings for the required hand-washing facilities.