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What is NYC FC § 2101.4?

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This section mandates that dry cleaning facilities using Class II or III solvents be supervised by a certificate of fitness holder, who must be an employee of the facility. It outlines the responsibilities of the holder and provides an exception for external supervisors under specific conditions. Applies to dry cleaning facility operators and their employees.

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2101.4 Supervision.

FC § 2101.4

Dry cleaning facilities using Class II or III solvents in dry cleaning systems shall be under the general supervision of a certificate of fitness holder. Such certificate of fitness holder shall be an employee of the dry cleaning facility. The certificate of fitness holder shall monitor the equipment and facilities, ensure that the equipment and facilities are operated and maintained in accordance with this section, and instruct all employees who use or supervise the use of equipment in the proper operation and maintenance of such equipment. Exception: Dry cleaning facilities may be operated under the general supervision of a person who is not an employee of the dry cleaning facility, provided that such person: 1. Holds a certificate of fitness.

2.Is an authorized representative of the manufacturer of the dry cleaning equipment, and provides the owner of the dry cleaning facility with appropriate proof of such authority.

3.Instructs all employees of the dry cleaning facility who use or supervise the use of the equipment in the proper operation and maintenance of the equipment.

4.Personally conducts a monthly inspection of the equipment and facility to ensure that they are being operated and maintained in accordance with this section.

5.Records each monthly inspection in a logbook maintained on the premises by the owner of the dry cleaning facility, by making the following entries: the date of the inspection, the name, address, and certificate of fitness number and expiration date of the person conducting the inspection and the certification that the equipment and facility are being operated and maintained in accordance with this section.

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