Being a laundromat owner you might have to face an inspection from your local health department, neighborhood services department, licensing department, or some other government agency in your community. What are they looking for? Generally it is that your mat is safe and complies with local ordinances. What are some of the things they are looking for:
1. clean
2. bathroom fixtures in good working order
3. exit signs light up
4. door unlocks when building power is off
5. light fixtures covered
6. fire extinguishers in good order and tagged with proper certification
7. licenses are displayed
8. lint traps clean
9. dryer room free of lint
10. outside lights work
11. door for boiler room closes and latches automatically
12. no bugs and vermin
13. cracks in the floor or other tripping hazards
14. water back flow devices installed for outside faucets
15. water pipes labeled potable/non-potable
16. phone number listed for emergency or refund situations
17. Anything else the inspector wants to look for!
Some areas have dedicated inspectors for laundromats. These officials will usually look for more laundromat specific items. Other communities have inspectors that look at residences in addition to laundromats so they might look at other items more specific to those buildings. Get to know your inspector. Treat them with respect and remember they are doing their job so correct what they tell you.
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