Implementing Rules and Regulations of Chapter 5 of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines on Public Laundry

@ DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICE Manila, Philippines 1998 1898 • 1998 KALAYAAN . . ..-..,l,IA.l,ri',N--..:'lft.O.Y,\,N IlVIPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER V IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER V - "PUBLIC LAUNDRY" OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (P. D. 856) TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SECTION2 SECTIONJ SECT!ON4 SECTIONS SECTION6 SECTION7 SECTIONS SECTION9 SECTION 10 SECTION! 1 SECTIONl2 SECTION 13 SECTION 14 SECTION 15 SECTION 16 SECTION 17 SECTION18 SECTIONl9 SECTION20 SCOPE ........................................................................................ 1 DEFINITION OFTERMS. ...................................... .. ... . . .... 1 SANITARY PERMIT ................................................................. 4 SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL ................... 5 SANITARYFACILITIESREQUIREMENTS ............................. 7 PRESCRIBEDREQUIREMENTSFORCONSTRUCTION ...... 12 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY LAUNDRY AREA ................................................................... 17 SANITARY REQUIREMENTSFORLAUNDRY SERVICES ... 18 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS WITH LAUNDRYSERVICESANDFACILITIES ................... ., ......... 25 SPECIALPROVISIONSFORCOMMERCIALLAUNDRY .... 'E HEALTHANDSAFETYPROVISION .................................... 32 INSPECTION AND EVALUATION ......................................... 36 RESPONSIBILITY OFTHELAUNDRYSUPERVISOR ........ 41 RESPONSIBILITYOFTHEOPERATOR ................................ 42 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER ... 43 RESPONSIBILITYOFTHELOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY 43 PENALPROVISION ................................................................ 44 SEPARABILITYCLAUSE ....................................................... 44 REPEALINGCLAUSE ............................................................. 44 EFFECTIVITY .......................................................................... 44 .. MALAYA AT MALUSOO NA PAMAYANAN Republic of the Philippines Oepanment of Health OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY San Lazaro Compound. Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz Manila, Philippines Tel. No. 7119502 to 03 • Fax No. 7431829 1898 • 1998 1<tlî 26 November 1998 IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER V "PUBLIC LAUNDRY" OF THE CODE ON SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. 856) To carry out the provisions of Chapter V - "Public Laundry" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856), these ~ules and regulations are hereby formulated for implementation and strict compliance of ail concerned . SECTION 1. SCOPE These implementing rules and regulations shall app!y to ail public laundry including commercial laundry such as laundromat, dry cleaning laundry, linen supply laundry, diaper-supply laundry, and public laundry places such as a community laundry area, as well as institutional establishments with laundry equipment and facilities such as hotels, motels, massage parlors, dormitories, hospitals and other health-related institutions and other similar establishments operated by individuals, corporations, partnerships, government agencies, instrumentalitiès or institutions. SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS As used in these rules and regu!ations, the following terms shall mean: 2.1 CHEMICAL WASTE - comprises of discarded solid, liquid and gaseous chemicals. Chemjcal waste may be hazardous or non-hazardous. It is considered hazardous if it is toxic, corrosive (acids of pH<2 and bases of pH> 12), flammable, reaètive ( explosive, water reacti ve, shock sensitive), or genotoxic (carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, or otherwise capable of altering genetic material), It is non-hazardous if it consists of chemicals other than those described above. 2.2 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY-a type oflaundry utilizing mechanized equipment, specialized facilities, and trained personnel to perform the operation. The service is charged with a fee. There are several types of commercial laundry depending on its specialization, these are: 2.2.1 DIAPER-SUPPLY - a type of laundry which exclusively supplies clean diapers for babies. The customer may own the diapers and use the service for laundering or rent the diapers along with the service. 2.2.2 DRY CLEANING -a process ofremoving dirt and stains from linens, leathers, fabrics and fors using liquid solvents other than water. 2.2.3 LAUNDROMAT. a type of neighborhood laundry establishment, which provides coin-operated washing machines, dryers and other laundry facilities. 2.2.4 LINEN-SUPPLY. a type of laundry which supplies uniforms and other linens to such customers as offices, restaurants, hotels, motels, manufacturing plants, automotive shops and hospitals. lt also supplies linens such as shop towels, dust mops, dust rags and other dust control items used in industry and other businesses. 2.~ COMMUNITY LA UNDRY AREA-a place provided with laundry stalls and other sanitary facilities where the public can wash their clothes for free or a certain fee. 2.4 CONTAMINATION - the presence of pathogenic organisms, suspended air emissions, heavy metals, chemicals and other pollutants in an article or substance. 2.5 DEPARTMENT - the Department of Health. 2.6 DETERGENT. any of the various surface-active agents used in removing dirt or other foreign matter from soiled surfaces such as clothes and linens and retaining it in suspension. 2.7 ESTABLISHMENT • a collective term construed to include an public laundry as well as laundry section in institutions which includes its premises, facilities, equipment and appurtenances thereto. 2.8 FOOT CANDLE . a unit of illumination on a surface that is everywhere one foot from a uniform source of light of one candie and equal to one lumen per square foot. One foot candie is equal to 10.76 lux. 2.9 HEALTH CERTIFICATE. a certification in writing, using the prescribed form, issued by the local health officer to a person employed in che establishment after passing the required physical and medical examinations and immunizations. 2.10 LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT - the local political subdivision which refers to the province, city. municipa!ity or barangay. 2 .. . .. ~ .. ···~ .. •··· .... , •••••• ·~·-,·~·· ~ ,, .. ,,........ /--·- t the application of a prescribed health measure in a local political subdi v 1sio11. For a province, the local health authority is the governor and for a city or municipality, the local health authority is the mayor. 2.12 LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER - the provincial, city or municipal health officer. 2.13 OPERATOR - the owner, manager, administrator, or the actual holder of the sanitary permit of the establishment. 2.14 PUBLIC LAUNDRY • a laundry established and operated for, and open to the public and/or to an exclusive clientele. 2.15 SAFETY - the state of being free from harm or danger which can cause accident or disease. 2.16 SANITARY ENGINEER - a person duly registered with the Board of Examiners for Sanitary Engineers (Republic Act 1364) who heads and/or works with the sanitation division/section/unit of the local health office or employed with the Department of Health or its regional health offices. 2.17 SANITARY PERMIT - the permission or certification in writing by the local health officer or in his absence, by the chief of the sanitation division/ section/unit attesting that the establishment complies with the existing sanitation requirements upon evaluation or inspection conducted in accordance with Presidential Decree Nos. 522 and 856 and its implementing rules and regulations and local ordinances. 2.18 SANITATION INSPECTOR-agovemmentofficialorpersonnel employed by the local government unit, who enforces sanitary rules, laws and regulations and implements environmental sanitation activities under the supervision of the local health officer or sanitary engineer. 2.19 SECRETARY - the Secretary of Health. 2.20 SOIL - visible dirt or debris such as organic matters, organic substances, residual soi!, blood and bndy substances which may protect, harbor or assist the growth of microorganisms. 2.21 SOLID WASTEJREFUSE - ail organic or inorganic non-liquid, and non gaseous portions of the total waste mass. It consists of all putrescible and non-putrescible solid materials except for body waste. 2.22 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - an integrated system, approach or process on the generation, segregation, storage, collection, transport, processing, recycling, recovery and final disposai or containment of solid waste. 3 2.24 .~\Jl,I .... , J • ,1 S:\llllllidll [CJ!li \li llcjlllll ,Ul)',j,1!lC<.' u,nl Ill dl) CIC<llllllg process in place of water. STERILIZATION - any chemical or physical process which kills and destroys ail microorganisms. 2.24 VERMIN - a group of insects such as flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, lice, bugs, or small animais such as mice and rats which are vector of diseases. 2.25 VERMIN ABATEMENT PROGRAM- a series of preventive and control procedures and activities for vermin control. SECTION 3. SANITARY PERMIT 3.1 3.2 .. 3.3 The establishment shall sec ure a sanitary permit (EHS Form No. 10 l) issued by the local health officer before it could operate. Any extension or additional construction or alteratiori in the establishment shall require a new sanitary pennit before it could operate . Application or Renewal of the Sanitary Permit 3.3.1 The application or renewal of the sanitary permit shall be filed with the local health office having jurisdiction over the establishment utilizing EHS Form No. 110. 3.3.2 The sanÜary permit shall be issued upon compliance to at least a satisfactory rating utilizing the sanitary inspection of public places establishment fonn (EHS Form No. 103-B). 3.4 Fees. The fees shall be paid to the local government office upon application, renewal, and noting of sanitary permit. The amount of fees shall be set through local ordinance. 3.5 Noting of Permit. Within fourteen (14) working days after any change in ownership or occupancy of the establishment, the new operator shall apply to the local health office to have such change noted in the records and permit certificate and shall pay the corresponding fee in respect for such noting. 3.6 Validity. The sanitary permit shall be valid on the day of issuance until the last day of December of the same year, and shall be renewed every beginning of the year thereafter. 3.7 Revocation/Suspension. Upon the recomrnendation of the local health officer, the sanitary pennit shall be suspended or revoked by the local health authority upon violation of any sanitary rules a?d regulations. 4 3.8 Posting of Permit. The sanitary permit shall be posted in aconspicuous place of the establishment for public information •and shall be available for inspection by authorized health and other regulatory personnel. 3.9 Record of Sanitary Permit 3.9.l Every local health office shall keep a record of al! establishments which have been issued a sanitary permit and renewal thereof. 3.9.2 The record shall be in every case show the fol!owing: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. The name and address of the operator; The location of the establishment; The nature and kind of business for which the permit has been issued; The date the first permit was issued and the dates of any renewal thereof; Every change of occupation or management of the establishment since the first permit was issued; The sanitary conditions under which the permit was issued or any renewal thereof granted; and · The revocation of the permit. 3.9.3 The record shall be available at all reasonable times for inspection by any authorized officer of the Department of Health or local government unit. SECTION 4. SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL 4.1 Health Certificate 4.1.l Any person who intends to work in the establishment shall be required to secure a health certificate (EHS Form No. 102-A, cream in color or EHS Form No. 102-B, light green in coior) issued by the local héalth officer. 4.1.2 The health certificate shall be renewed at Ieast once a year or as often as required by local ordinance. 5 4.2 4. IJ l hc hcalth ccrtitïcate shall be cl1ppcd v1sibly Ill the uppcr lclt front portion of the uniform or garment wom by the employee while working. When such condition is not practical due to the nature of the work in the establishment, the health certificate shall be made available upon inspection. 4.1.4 Heàlth certificates are non-transferable. Persona! Health and Hygienic Practices 4.2.1 Employees of the establishment shall at ail times observe good personal hygiene such as, but not limited to, the following: a. Wearing of clean appropriate working garments including the wearing of caps, aprons, gowns, masks, rubber gloves, safety goggles and gadgets in areas required by health and safety personnel; b. C. Washing hands with soap and water before and after working, after smoking, after using the toilet, after coughing, sneezing into hands, or as often as necessary to remove dirt and contaminants; and Other hygienic practices called for the nature of work in the establishment. 4.2.2 Employees of the establishment shall at ail times observe persona! health and safety practices at the working area such as, but net limited to, the following: a. No smoking of tobacco; b. No drinking of alcoholic beverages; C. d. e. No spitting or blowing of nose; No littering; and Other persona! health and safety practices called for the nature of work in the establishment. 4.2.3 Personnel suffering from a communicable or contagious disease or severe respiratory infection (lots of coughing, sneezing, or nasal drainage) shall be immediately reported to the operator and referred for treatment. 6 4.2.4 No personnel with open wounds or break on the skin found on exposed areas of the body shall be allowed to workorcomedirectly or indirectly in contact with the linen until the lesions have properly healed. 4.3 Persona! Protective Equipment(PPE) The necessary persona! protective equipment shall be provided by the operator and used by every worker in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII - "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and shall be in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards formulated by the Department of Laber and Employment under the Laber Code of the Philippines. SECTION S. SANITARY FACILITIES REQUIREMENTS 5.1 WaterSupply 5.1.1 The drinking water supply for establishments covered under these implementing rules and regulations shall conform with Chapter'II "Water Supply" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water. 5.1.2 Ali drinking water sources shall have a certificate of potability of drinking water issued by the Secretary of Health or duly authorized representati ve. Samples from drink.ing water supplies shall besubmitted by the operators of the establishments to the Department of Health accredited laboratories once a year for physical and chemical examinations and every six months for bacteriological examinations or as often as possible as determined by the local health office. 5.1.3 Sources either from private or public water supplies shall be potable and capable of supplying the minimum daily water demand of fort y (40) liters per capita per day with an adequate pressure of 138 KPa (20 psi). The suggested minimum demand for laundering shall be as follows: a. b. Complete washing: 37 10 50 liters of water per kilogram of clothes or linens. For steam laundry : 13 to 17 liters of water per kilogram of clothes or linens 5.1.4 The plumbing system for water supply of the establishment shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. 7 .. 5.1.5 Water to be uscd for drinking and laundering that is not supplied from a piped-water supply system shall be handled, transported, dispensed in a sanitary manner and shall be stored in a separate tank, reservoir or container approved by the local health officer. 5.1.6 If drinking fountains are provided, they shall be of approved angle jet type. 5.1.7 In case bottled water is served to personnel or customers, it shall corne from an approved source and shall be in accordance with the Departmcnt ofHealth Administrative Order No. l 8•A, s. 1993 entitled "Bottled Drinking Water" and shall be dispensed only from the original container filled by the supplier. 5.1.8 If water-cooling device is provided, it shall be of a type in which ice produced by such devicc does not corne in contact with water. 5.1.9 Ice coming from ice-making dispensing unit of the establishment shall be manufactured from an approved and potable water supply, stored and handled in a sanitary manner. Adequate and acceptable ice storage and dispensing utensils shall be provided and properly used. Ice-making machines shall be placed in a protected place. lce storage bins shall only be used for its intended purpose. 5.2 Food and Drinks Ail food and drinks handled, stored, prepared, or served in the establishment or within its premises shall be in accordance with Chapter III - "Food Establishments" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations. 5.3 Sewage Disposai and Drainage 5.3.1 Ail sewage from the plumbing system of the establishment shall be discharged to the public sewer system, or in the absence thereof in a manncr complying with Chapter XVII - "Sewage Collection and Disposai, Excreta Collection and Drainage" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implcmenting ru les and regulations. 5.3.2 The effluent quality to be discharged from the establishment shall meet the minimum standards and requirements set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and ail other concerned regulatory agencies. 5.3.3 The plumbing system for sewage disposai and storm water drainage of the establishment shall be in accordance with the pertinent provisions stated in the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines. 8 5.3.4 The establishment shatl be provided with an approved and efficient wastewater treatment process that will i ncl ude pri mary and secondary treatment process. Plans and locations of such treatment process shall be approved by the local health officer with the recommendation of the sanitary engineer. 5.4 Solid WasteManagement 5.4.1 The segregation, storage, collection, transport and disposai of refuse shall be in accordance with Chapter XVIII - "Refuse Disposai'.' of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations and other existing regularory laws and local ordinances. 5.4.2 An effective information and awareness campaign and program on proper disposai of refuse including the color coding of trash bags shall be done in the establishment. 5.4.3 Trash bags shall be of preferable thickness to accommodate the weight and type of refuse during handling without rupturing. 5.4.4 Refuse containers shall be strategically located in the establishment. It shall be firmly secured in place to avoid accidentai knockdown. 5.4.5 Ail rooms of the establishment shall be provided with two (2) refuse receptacles or containers made of impervious materials, one for biodegradable and one for non-biodegradable wastes. The receptacles or containers shall be lined with black plastic trash bags for non biodegradable and green plastic trash bags for biodegradable materials. 5.4.6 Ali refuse receptacles or containers shall be provided with tight· fitting lids orcovers, so constructed and maintained as to be vermin proof and easily cleaned. 5.4.7 Ali refuse shall be emptied daily or more frequently as necessary through the collection system or by any approved sanitary method. 5.4.8 Ail refuse receptacles or containers are required to be thoroughly cleaned and preferably disinfected after being emptied. The washed water from the cleaning procedure shall be disposed to a proper wastewater disposai system. 5.4.9 Separate storage room/bin for dry and wet refuse shall be provided. It shall be cleaned and disinfected after every collection. 9 C, 55 5.4.10 Storage of refuse shall be inaccessible to verrnin in order to avoid becorning a potential verrn,in attractant and harborage. 5.4.11 The prohibition of littering shall be strictly enforced and the information and awareness regarding such shall be done in the establishment. 5.4. 12 Contaminated linens and other biornedical waste which are subjected for disposai, recycling or reuse shall be based on the guidelines and standards contained in the Manual for Hospital Waste Management formulated by the Departrnent of Health. 5.4.13 Recycling, reuse, recovery and disposai of linens and other rnaterials produced from the laundry operation shall be in accordance with Chapter XVIII - "Refuse Disposai" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implernenting ru les and regulations and other existing regulatory laws and local ordinances. 5.4.14 Ali refuse contaminated by chemical substances, hazardous and nuclear wastes shall be disposed of in accordance with Chapter XVIH "Refuse Disposai" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations, Republic Act 6969 - ''Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990", and the implementing rules and regulations of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute and other ex.isting regulatory laws and local ordinances Vermin Control 5.5.1 The operator of the establishment shall main tain a vermin abatement pro gram which shal I conform to Chapter XVI - "Vermi n Control'' of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implernenting rules and regulations. 5.5.2 The storage, handling, and application of pesticide shall be in accordance with Chaptèr XVI - "Verrnin Control'' of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations, and other pertinent laws, rules and regulations of the Fertilizers and Pesticides Authority and other pertinent laws and local ordinances. 5.5.3 During vermin control operations, ail clothes and linens shall be covered and isolated to prevent contamination. 5.5.4 The growth of bush, weed and grass within the establishment shall be controlled to prevent the breeding and harborage of vennin and othe~ harmful insects or animais (e.g. spiders, scorpions, or snakes). 10 .) .• ) . .) l"l<(<,t:, or room:, Ill lllC C~laDIISlllllClll Ll,CU Ill Ille procCS)I Ill,; .Ulll storing of clean linens shall be effectively screened with a no. 16 meshscreen unless otherwise air-conditioned. 5.6 Toilet, Bathroom and Handwashing Facilities 5.6.1 Adequate number of plumbing fixtures shall be provided to ail persons in the establishment. The minimum appurtenances in a sanitary facility shall be provided in accordance with the table below: TABLE 1. MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS Number Toilet Bowl or Urinal Lavatory Showers Personnel/ Customer Male FemalE Male Male Femalt Male Female Below 30 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 to 49 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 50 to 99 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 For every additional 1 1 l 1 1 1 1 60 persons Provide one ( 1) addition al fix.ture for the use of differently-abled persons 5.6.2 Separate clearly-marked toilet facilities for male and female shall be provided. 5.6.3 A minimum floorareaof 1.20 square meters (12.91square feet) with a minimum dimension of 0.90 meter (2.95 feet) shall be requ ired for ail toilet and bathroom facilities. Clear distance measurements shall be made on ail areas and dimensions. 5.6.4 Toilets and bathrooms shall be properly focated, lighted, and ventilated. It shall be located where personnel and customers can easily access it. 5.6.5 Propermaintenance, cleaning and disinfectingoftoiletsand bathroorns shall be done. regularly. 11 5.7 5.6.6 Toikt papa and paper holdcrs, soap, soap dispenscrs, paper towels and other toi let accessories shall be supplied at ail times. Paper towels or mechanical hand-drying machine shall be used for hand drying. Mirrors shall be installed in toiler rooms facilities Changerooms and Lockers 5.7. l The establishment shall provide adequate number of lockers and a sufficient area of changeroom separately for male and female employees. SECTION 6. PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION 6.1 General Requirements 6.1.1 The policies, plans, standards, and guidelines on building design, construction, use, occupancy and maintenance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Building Code of the Philippines {P.D. 1096) and its implementi ng ru les and regulations and other existing local laws and ordi nances. 6.1.2 A persan or group of persans, or entity who intends to construct, operate, alter, or renovate an establishment covered under these implementing rules and regulations shall first submit the plans and specifications to the local health officer for review and approval. Ail plans shall be submitted in duplicate copies. 6.1.3 The application for permit to construct, operate, alter or renovate such establishment shall be written on such forms issued by the local health office together with other supporting documents which are necessary for proper review of plans. 6.1.4 The establishment shall be built or renovated in accordance with the approved plans unless the local health officer has given approval of changes in writing. The operator shall notify the local health officer at specific predetennined stages of construction and at the time of its completion and to permit inspection of the establishment during and after construction. 6.1.5 The new establishment or portions of existing establishment that have been altered or renovated shall not be placed in operation until such inspection shows compliance with the requirements of these rules and regulations. 12 6.2 Walls, Partitions and Ccilings 6.2.1 Walls or wall coverings shall not have open spaces or cracks that would provide harborage of vermin. 6.2.2 Walls and partitions inside the sanitary and laundry facilities shall be made of smooth and impervious material or coverings, such as ceramic glazed tiles, with a minimum height oftwo (2) meters {6.56 feet) starting from the floor. Ali walls that exceeds the said height shall be made of impervious, smooth and light-colored material. 6.2.3 Partition walls between water closets shall have a height of at least two (2) meters {6.56 feet) and terminates thirty (30) centimeters (1 foot) above the floor. 6.2.4 Ali ceilings in the sanitary facilities shall be made of smooth, light colored and non-toxic material. 6.3 WindowsandDoors 6.3.1 Rooms which are not provided with artificial ventilation system shall be provided with window/s with opening space of not lesser than ten percent ( 10 % ) of the f1oor area of the room and which shall open directly to a clear space. 6.3.2 Windows of toilet rooms shall be so located above eye-level and shall be provided with No. 16-meshscreen unless otherwise air conditioned. 6.3.3 Ali doors shall open outward, shall be self-closing and made of easily-cleaned, light-colored, smooth, non-toxic and rust-proofed materials. 6.4 Floors 6.4.1 Ali floors shall be constructed of concrete or any impervious, easily cleaned and non-toxic materials. 6.4.2 Floors of the laundry area which are subjected to frequent wetting shall have a fairly smooth surface and properly sloped (at least 2%) towards a drain. Floor drains shall be equipped with a metal strainer or cover. 6.4.3 Floor coverings such as vinyl tiles, wood parquet, linoleum, carpets, or any other similar materials shall be prohibited in the laundry area or in areas subjected to frequent wetting. 13 (1.-+.-+ 111,.:i,: ~11,lil l)<.! ~u111..:1enl llour spa..:..: IOl 1.'.!.lllllUrl arn.l [\li' ~<1rry111g OUI duties effectively and efficiently. Working spaces, stairways, aisles, or any passageways shall have at least a dimension of 1.20 meters to permit free unobstructed movement of persans. 6.5 Lighting 6.5.1 Ail areas in the establishment shall be properly lighted, either by natural or artificial lights, or both. TABLE 2: MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ILLUMINATION AREA MINIMUM lLLUMINATlON Hall ways. exits, stairways and landing 20 foot candies 215.2 Lux ( on floor), elevators, escalators and dining rooms Locker rooms, toilets and bathrooms 10 foot candies 107.6 lux Ki1chens, storage rooms. supply rooms 20 foot cs.,ndles 215.2 lux Outdoor pathways 2 foot candies 21.52 lux Working area where seeing tasks 100 foot candies 1076 lux requiring discrimination offinedetails under conditions of fair contras! and where the nature of work is very exact and prolonged Working area where seeing tasks 50 foot candies 538 lux requiring discrimination of details over prolonged periods of time and under conditions of moderate contrast Working area wherecasual seeing tasks 10 foot candies 107.6 lux not involving discrimination of fine details Working area where rough seeing tasks 5 foot candies 53.8 lux not requiring critical seeing 6.5.2 Supplemental lighting shall be added where the tasks require more light than is required by the general illumination. 6.5.3 Lîghting shall be reasonably free from glare and evenly distributed to avoid shadows. 6.5.4 The intensity of the required illumination inside the establishment shall be maintained at a point 76.20 centimeters (30 inches) above the floor. 14 6.5.5 There shall be provisions of suflicient ligbling fixtures on open areas capable of illuminating dark places in the establishment especially at night. 6.5.6 Switches of lighting fixtures shall be conveniently located. 6.5.7 The level ofillumination of other areas not otherwise mentioned shall be of such intensities as may be required by the local health officer concerned as recommended by the sanitary engineer. 6.6 Ventilation 6.6.1 An appropriate and efficient natural and/or mechanical ventilation system shall be provided in ail areas of the establishment to prevent excessive temperature, moisture, and humidity as well objectionable odors, fumes and impurities produced by the laundry process. Mechanical device such as an exhaust fan, ex haust duct, air-filtration unit, dehumidifier and an air-conditioning system shall be provided in areas where necessary. 6.6.2 When natural ventilation is provided, rooms intended for use shall be provided with a window or windows with a total free area of openings equal to at least ten percent ( 10 % ) of the floor area of the room, and such window shall open directly to a clear space. 6.6.3 In the absence of effective natural ventilation, amechanical ventilation system shall be provided in places and areas of the establishment that will maintain the temperature between 25°C to 28°C and a relative humidity from 40% to 60%. Ali other ventilation requirements shal 1 be as follows: a. b. Soiled-Linen Sorting Room. Provide an exhaust fan with a minimum fan diameter of 25.40 centimeters per 35 cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 6 to 10 air changes per hour) discharged to a clear space without recirculation of used air. The ventilation shall provide an air flow from clean linen area to soiled linen area. Washing and Drying Room. Provide an exhaust fan with a minimum fan diameter of 15.24centimeters per35 cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 2 to 5 air changes per hour). 15 C. d. e. f. g. h. Clcan-linen Sorting and Storagc Room. Provide an exhaust fan with a minimum fan diameter of 15.24 centimeters per 35 cubic meterroom volume (orequivalentminimurncubic meter of air per minute at 2 to 5 air changes per hour). Ironing and Mending Room. Provide an exhaust fan with a minimum fandiameterof25.40centimeters per35cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 6 to 10 air changes pcr hour). Chemical St orage and Suppl y Room. Pro vide an exhaust fan with a minimum fandiameterof25.40centimeters per 35 c;ubic meter room volume ( or equi valent minimum eu bic rneter ofair per minute at 6 to 10 air changes per hour). Kitchen and Dining Room. Provide an exhaust fan or blower with a minimum fan diameter of25.40centimeters per 35 cubic meter room volume ( or equi valent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 2 to 5 air changes per hour). Offices and Study Rooms. Provide an exhaust fan with a mi ni mu m fan d iameter of 15 .24 centi met ers per 3 5 cu bic me ter room volume (or equiva\ent minimum cubic meter of air per minute at 2 to 5 air changes per hour). Toilet and Bathroom. Providean exhaust fan with a minimum fan diameter of 15.24 centimeters per 10 cubic meter room volume (or equivalent minimum eu bic meter of air per minute at 2 to 5 air changes per hour). Windowless bathrooms shall be provided with mechanical exhaust system that is connected to the light switch .. 6.6.4 Air circulatîon of the room of the establishment shall be supplied through air inlets arranged, located, and equipped so that the personnel, guests, and visitors are not subjected to air velocities exceeding 1.02 meter per second. 6.6.5 The ventilation of other areas not otherwise mentioned shall be of such capacity that will be required by the local health officer concerned. 16 6.7 Sound and Vibration 6.7.1 Excessive noise and vibration produced within the establishment shall conform with Chapter XIX - "Nuisances and Offensive Trades and Occupations" and Chapter VII - "Industrial Hygiene" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing rules and regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment and other existing laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 7. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMUNITY LAUNDRY ARE.\ 7.1 Site Requfrements 7. 1.1 The area provided for a community laundry shall be at least 500 square meters and located only in places designated under existing zoning laws and ordinances. Where no zoning law orordinance exists the local health officer concerned shall detennine the suitability of the location. 7.1.2 The establishment shall not be located in areas prone to flooding and other hazards. 7 .1.3 Accessibility of theestablishrnent to national roads and transportation shall be considered. 7.2 Prescribed Requirements for Construction 7.2.1 There shall be an adequate numberof stalls provided for each person. The total area to be afforded for stalls shall not be more than forty percent (40 %) of the total community laundry area. 7.2.2 The minimumarea foreach stal\ shall be two (2)square meters (21.52 square feet) with no dimension !esser than 1.3 meters. 7.2.3 Each stall shal\ be divided by partitions having a minimum height of 1.0 rneter (3.28 feet) and providing sufficient clearance from the ceiling to facilitate free rnovement of air within the laundry area. 7.2.4 Each stall shall be provided with two (2) laundry trays/sink equipped with a stopper. 7.2.5 The top of the laundry tray/sinksha\l be elevated to at least 0.9 meter (2.95 feet) from the floor. 17 7.2.6 One movable faucet which can be directed to and supply either of the two tray shall be provided. There shall be one hose bibb conveniently placed and located 0.3 meter above the floor level along the side of the stall 7.2.7 Trench drain with grating cover connected to an approved wastewater disposai system shall be provided for each stall. 7.2.8 There shall be no toi let and bathroom facility that shall open directly towards any laundry stall. 7.2.9 The aisles. between laundry stalls shall have a minimum width of 1.5 meters (4.92 feet) to facilitate smooth flow of persons in the laundry area. 7.2.10 The aisles shall be 0.1 meter (0.328 feet) higher than the floorings of the laundry stalls. ~CTION 8. SANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNDRY SERVICES 8.1 General Requirements 8.1. 1 The establishment shall be located on ly in places or areas designated under ex.isting zoning laws and local zoning ordinances. Where no zoning law or ordinance ex.ists the local health officer concerned shall determine the suitability of the location. 8.1.2 The establishment shall be maintained c!ean and sanitary at ail times. Due care shall be employed in proper handling, cleaning, washing, sanitizing, storing and transport of linen and other washable goods in order to prevent infection or contamination. 8.1.3 The establishment shall provide adequate and efficient laundry equipment and facilities. Laundry facilities and equipment shall have a regular maintenance, cleaning, and disinfection. 8.1.4 The laundry operation (collection, sorting, washing, ironing, and folding) shall be done in such a manner so as to produce top quality work in the most efficient manner possible. 8.1.5 Ali the personnel or workers engaged in the laundry prccess shall observe and ensure hygienic practices and proper procedures in the laundering of linens and other washable cloths. 18 8.2.1 There shall be a coding or marking system for sorting, washing, storage, and delivery of linens. The marking or coding system shal 1 be done utilizing color codes, labels, tags, or print on bags or containers. 8.2.2 Ali personnel and worker shall be fully aware and properly informed in the adoption and implementation ofthis marking or coding system. This marking or coding system when employed shall be made easily and readily visible, identified and understood by persons engaged in the processing of linens. 8.2.3 Sorting of linens shall be employed to prevent cross contamination or losses. Sorting of linens shall be done according to the coding or marking system, degree of soilage (hea vily-soiled or light-soiled), color and rate of colorfast, size, type of fabric, specified time for washing, or extent or degree and type of contamination. 8.2.4 Sorted linens shall be properly handled during collection with minimum agitation and shaking as possible. Due care must be employed to prevent the contact of soiled linens from any other surface ex.cept from the soiled linen bag or washer. 8.3 Linen Bags and Linen Carts 8.3.1 There shall be an exclusive laundry bag or container made of impervious, non-toxic, rust-proof, leak-proof and easily clèaned ,naterial used to store dirty linens. Small-sized laundry bag or container (not greater than 0.3 cubic meter or about 90 centimeters by 60 centimeters by 50 centimeters) are much preferable than big sized laundry bag or container or to which it shal! fit to an existing laundry chute. Reusable soiled-linen bags or containers shall be cleaned and sterilized after every use. 8.3.2 Linen carts shall be used for collection and delivery of linen-filled laundry bags which shall be oftwo types: soiled-linen cart and clean linen cart. Both carts shall be used for its ex.clusive purpose. 8.3.3 Linen carts shall be made and constructed with an impervious, easily cleaned and movable, rustproof and non-toxic material. Linen carts shall beenclosed and provided with a tight-fitted lid and shall always be kept closed except when placing or retrieving the linen-filled laundry bag. 8.3.4 Ail linen bags or linen carts shall be replaced with a new one when necessary. 19 maintenance, cleaning and sterilization of every cart Soiled-linen carts shall be cleaned and sterilized after each day's operation or more frequently when necessary. Clean-linen carts shall be cleaned and sterilized at least three times a week or more frequently when necessary. 8.4 Laundry Vehicles .. 8.4.1 Laundry trucks or vehicles shall be enclosed and provided with a tight-fitted door. The inside of the truck used !O store the washable goods shall be made of impervious, non-toxic, rust-proof, smooth, leak-proof and easily-cleaned material. 8.4.2 There shall be a separate laundry vehicle used to transport soiled linen from clean linen. Contamination of clean linen shall be prevented. 8.4.3 The place inside the laundry vehicle where the linens are stored shall be separated and isolated from the driver and passenger seats. 8.4.4 There shall be an effective regular maintenance, cleaning and disinfection of every laundry vehicle, with the soiled-linen Iaundry vehicle done at the end of each day's operation or more frequently when necessary and the clean-linen laundry vehicle done at least three times a week or more frequently when necessary. 85 Laundry Rooms 8.5.1 There shall be a separate enclosed room for sorting and storing of soiled linens equipped with a separate system for air intake, filtration, and exhaust which shall be discharged to a clear space with a distance conforming to the requirements of the National Building Code of the Philippines. 8.5.2 The washing and drying room shall be enclosed and unallocated with other rooms and provided with tight-fitted doors and windows. This room shall always be kept closed except during receiving and delivering of laundered !inens. Laundry equipment and facilities in contact with !inens shall be cleaned and disinfected after each day's operation. 8.6 Laundering Process 8.6.I The proper and suitable laundering and ironing instructions recommended and printed in the care label of each garment shall be strictly followed. 20 ù.O . ...'. ll IS prc,li.:r;llllt.! LO ~üaf..111,1 Ill i.;Jr.:an polatlk \\,Ht.!r !or al kas! tli!rl) (30) minutes ail the soiled linens before the washing process. Rub liquid detergent on badly soiled areas before soaking. Remove stains as early as possible before the application of hot water. 8.6.3 There shall be at least two cycle of sudsing and four cycle of rinsing that shall be employed in the launderîng process. Ail persons using laundry equipment shall follow the manufacturer's directions and guides on the proper use of washing machines. 8.6.4 The prescribed quantity, proper use and appropriate type of detergent shall be applied during the washing process. Avoid using detergent more than the prescribed amount so as not to produce excess suds that will make the rinsing process ineffective. 8.6.5 Bleaching solution, when used, shall be applied to wl1ite linens during sudsing cycle when the detergents have liquefied. lt shall be important to know the type ofbleach that shall be used to a certain type of fabric (e.g. sodium hypochlorite is not safe on silk and wool but slow acting hydrogen peroxide is safe on this type of fabric) . 8.6.6 The water used for washing shall be adequate, potable and preferably soft and practically free from dissolved minerais. If possible, the temperature of water shall be adjusted to provide a beneficial effect on the efficiency of the Iaundering process; white cottons require hot water; colored fabrics, warm water; and wash-and-wear fabri~s, cool water. Washing temperatures shall be defined as follows: a.. Hot - Water temperatures higher than 46°C (115 °F). b. C. Warm - Initial water temperature of 30°C to 45°C (86°F 10 II 3°F); water shall not be irritating to the skin. Cold - Initial water temperature up to 29°C (84°F); it shall be the same as the temperature of tap water. 8.6.7 The laundering process shall be appropriate to provide the maximum stain removal from the type of work being processed. The stain removal technique shall depend on the nature of the stain, the age of the stain, and the process to which the linen is subjected. 8.6.7 Ail linens with stains or in need of repair shall be separated and treated. Washed Iinens containing hard to remove stains shall be treated with an appropriate chemical stain remover and/or applied with a physical removal procedure. The common stain remover for different type of stains shall be as follows: 21 1,\llLLl. COl\l,\H.J:\l S lAL", H.1~.\10\,\L l'KOCl~DL!ŒS Type of Stain Method of Removal Blood Use cold water to sponge or soak the stain. Wash fabric in warm soapy water. Chewinggum Harden the gum with an ice cube, and rub it until it crumbles away, or use dry-cleaning solvent Chocolate or Scrape-off as much of the stain as possible with or cocoa a dull knife. Then wash fabric in warm soapy water. Sponge stubborn Stains on white fabric with hydrogen peroxide and rinse thoroughly. Fruit Sponge the stains with cold water as soon as possible. Then wash the fabric. If the stain remains, use bleach on it. Once a fruit stain has been ironed, it probably will not corne out. Grass Sponge the stain with alcohol and then wash it. Or wash the stain with detergent and then wash the fabric in hot water. If this does not remove the stain, use a bleach. Grease Rub the stain with detergent and then wash the fabric in hot water. If this does not work, sponge the stain with a cleaning fluid. Soft drinks Sponge the stain with cool water. Dip white clothes into a chlorine bleach solution for 1 minute and then rinse well. Pour glycerin on colored fabrics. Let stand for 30 minutes and rinse with water. Ice cream Sponge the stain with cold water. Theo wash the fabric in warm suds. 8.6.9 There shall be proper training and awareness of counter personnel and technicians of the establishment regarding the identification of stain and the stain removal process. 8.6.10 Bluing, fabric softener, fluorescent brightener, and other additives shall be preferably added to the final rinsing process to improve odor, whiteness and quality of fabric. 22 8.7 Drying Process 8.7.1 The use of automatic controlled extractors shall be preferably used in partial drying to save time, reduce effort, and produce a better result. 8.7.2 The manufacturer's specification on the amount of linen and time required that may be loaded in the tumbler or extractor shall be followed. 8.7.3 A gas, steam, or electric-powered dryer with a temperature not Jess than 60°C (140°F) shall be used and· is more preferable than a clothesline in urban areas because of the possibility of contamination due to presence of pollution. 8.8 Ironing and Finishing Process 8.8.1 There shall be a separate enclosed mending room used for repairs of damaged articles and provided with adequate trained personnel, necessary equipment, tools and mending supplies. 8.8.2 The finishing process (sorting, ironing, and storing of clean linens) shall be done in an efficient and hygienic manner, which shall protect the linens against contamination. 8.8.3 Ironing shall be used both for aesthetic and disinfection of linens. 8.8.4 · Light-colored Iinens te be ironed shall be at least approximately 10% moisture by weight which shall be driven off by heat under pressure to produce a smooth and better result in linens. Multi-colored linens or garment's moisture content after wash shall be reduced as much as possible to avoid potential color transfer. 8.85 Ali washed and dried linens which are ironed and those linens which do not require ironing shall be 100 % dry to prevent fungal and other microbial growth. 8.8.6 Ironing shall be done according to the recommended instruction on the care label of each gannent, extent of crumples and wrinkles, type of fabric (for temperature control), size or shape of lînens, or according to the needs of the linen room. 8.8.7 lroning shall be appropriately accornplished in either ofvarious ways such as by using steam iron, flat-work iron, jack-iron press, or manual band iron or combination of two or more ways as set by the laundry superviser. 23 .. 8.8.8 Jroning boards, press boards or any similar boards used for ironing and where linen cornes in contact shall be clean and covered by light colored materials to prevent dirt or color transfer. 8.8.9 The folding procedure shall be according to the classification of the lineo being processed and the needs of the linen room as set by the laundry supervisor. 8.8.10 Wash-and-wear fabrics may be folded rough-dry or placed in hangers, placed in a clean, impervious, smooth, easily cleaned, non toxic and rustproof laundry bag or container prior to storage, pick up or delivery. 8.8.11 There shall be personnel, facilities and equipment provided for the regular testing and inspection to assure that the laundering and disinfecting procedures done are effective and that the laundered linens are clean and free from stains, infectious, contagious, communicable and other type of health-hazard contaminants. 8.8.12 Ail final products shall be clean, soft, pleasing in appearance, free from stains, discoloration, holes, wear, tear, irritating odors and other contaminants. 8.9 Clean-linen Storage Room 8.9.1 Clean-linen shelves shall be cleaned and disinfected frequently and kept free from the accumulation of dust and other contaminants. 8.9.2 Ail clean-linen closet shall be kept close except during the placing and retrieving of clean linen. It shall be cleaned and disinfected frequently and kept free from accumulation of dus! and other contaminants. 8.9.3 Storage rooms of linens shall be enclosed and provided with tight fitted doors. 8.9.4 There shall be regular and effective disinfecting procedures of storage rooms at least once a week done by trained personnel provided with adequate and effective disinfectants and disinfecting equipment. 8.9.5 Tables, racks and other surfaces or areas which cornes in contact with clean linens shall be made ofimpervious, smooth, easily cleaned, non-toxic and rustproof material. It shall be cleaned and disinfected regularly at the end of each day's operation and intimes of possible contamination. 24 ESTABLISHMENTS WITH LAUNDRY SERVICES AND FACILITIES 9.1 Laundry from Hospitals and other Health-Related Institutions 9.1.1 LinenSupply a. b. C • d. e. The linen service of the hospital or institution sha\l mai!)tain an adequate supply of clean linen to meet the needs of the facility. The minimum nurnber of clothes and linens per cycle for a single bed in a hospital or any medical facility shall be; two (2) pieces of bed sheets, two (2) pieces of pillow cases, two (2) pieces of pillow cover, two (2) pieces of pillows, a piece of blanket, a piece of pants, a piece of camisa, a piece of towelette, and a piece of bath towel. There shall be at least six (6) cycle capacity of clothes and linens per b7'1 in the hospital or any medical facility: one ( 1) cycle is for· the stock initially used by patients in the ward; one (1) cycle is prorated, one ( I) cycle is for emergency use; one (1) cycle is washed in the laundry; and three (3) cycles are in the stock room. There shall also be a minimum of six (6) cycle of specialized linens and clothes (such as ICU gowns, OR gowns, RR gowns, eyesheet, baby dresses, diapers, tray linings, flannel, draw sheets, etc.) depending upon the requirements for a certain category of the hospital (primary, secondary, or tertiary). The changing of linens for beds and clothing of patient shall be based on existing regulation of the hospital or institution, or upon the request of the patient or his/her guardian. 9.1.2 Sorting of Linens a. The hospital or institution shall adopt a coding or marking system for sorting, washing, storage and delivery, which may depend upon the following considerations: the place where the soiled linens are first collected; the type and degree of soilage or contamination of the soiled linen; the color and rate of discoloration of the linens; the size and density of the linens; the type of fabric used; and ail other factors that may be common and frequent in hospitals and hea\th-related institutions. 25 institution shall be clearly labeled and identifi~d and suitable precautions in handling and processing shall be taken into account especially those linen contaminated with infectious microorganisms. 9.1.3 Collection and Transport of Linen a. b. C. d. e. f. g. h. The soiled linens shall be collected in-situ, sorted as little as possible and shall be placed directly inside a marked or coded, clean, uncontaminated, impervious, non-toxic, leak-proofand rustproof laundry bag or container. As much as possible, pressing of the bag shall be avoided to prevent expelling of air coming from the bag. The soiled laundry bag or container shall always be kept tightly closed, using a disposable adhesive tape. It shall be open only during placing and removing of the soiled linens. The quantity of soiled linens to be placed in the laundry bag or container·shall not exceed the 2/3 full capacity of the laundry bag or container. The collected laundry bags may be transported to the laundry area by using the soiled-linen carts or through the linen chute provided for each floor. Ali soiled-linen laundry bag shall be of appropriate size to fit inside a laundry chute. There shal\ be no soiled linens, soiled-linen laundry bag or container, or soiled-linen cart which shall enter or pass through clean Iinen processing or storage area. Otherwise, there shall be no clean linen, clean-linen laundry bag or container, or clean-li nen laundry cart which shall enter or pass through soiled-linen processing area. Ali linen-chute doors shall be tight-fitted, self-closing, and located in separate, well-ventilated, fireproof rooms away from corridors, food preparation rooms, wards, and other uncontaminated area. Linen chutes shall be disinfected regularly. One of the procedures is by using a sma\l pressurized spray tank with pump fitted with a hose of sufficient length which are able to reach the distance of about 6 meters (20 feet). The tank is filled with a germicide such as a non-corrosive diluted two percent (2%) orthophenolic solution which shal! be sprayed perceptibly until ail the surfaces become wet. 26 1 ! j. k. 1. i 11 .... V(lr;'. UI '-..Ulll~lilll;;l 1..-l.Hll,;.Hl!lHb Lli!;; :-i.Ullt:ü llllt:'.H '.-)Jl(.IJI DC i-..Lpl inside the room until the room-to-room collection schedule. Soiled linens that are not properly contained in a laundry bag shall not be directly placed or transported down through the linen chute. The soiled-linen cart shall be enclosed with a tight-fitted closing !id to prevent the possible dispersion and spread of contaminants to other areas during collection and transport of soiled-linen bag. There shall be a selected route in the transport of soiled linen which shall be away from critical nursing areas, food service aœas and other clean and uncontaminated places in order to prevent microbial air contamination. 9.1.4 Special Handling ofContaminated Linen a. b. C. d. e. A suitable procedure shall be developed in coordination with the hospital's infection control committee on the proper handling, collection, transport, and processing of bio-hazard (isolation) linen. Linens from the emergency room, operating room, delivery room, nursery, isolation ward, communicable disease ward, surgery room, intensive care unit, laboratories and other rooms and areas which are possibly contaminated with contagious or communicable disease shall be separated and isolated from other linens. Linens coming from such areas shall be placed first in a water soluble linen bag before placing it in a soiled-linen bag. The water soluble Iinen bag shall be washed together with the infected linens without pre-sorting. Such linens shall be sterilized or Sl,\bjected into the washing process utilizing hot water for at least 25 minutes in order to kill ail of the microorganisms present in the linen. It shall be washed separately from other linens. The method of disinfection or sterilization to be used in linens shall be effective and appropriate to the type of microorganism that it will eradicate, the required time of contact, the pH and temperature of water or medium to be used, the concentration of the disinfectant, the presence of extraneous materials, and the degree of infection or contamination. 27 .. "- ,,,Juy1IIUd\l'1.JH UI l,.Jl,)~)l.).'1-({I UI JlllC'll:-, ,-:,(lalL DC t)ascu on the duration of time the linen was used {usually six (6) months of continuous use], degree and type of stains or contamination, wear and tear, discoloration, and appearance. 9.1.5 Contracting Out Laundry Services a. b. C. Ail hospitals and other health-related institutions contracting out their laundry services shall follow ail the pertinent provisions outlined herein and ail other implementing rules and regulations of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D.856). Laundry service contractors shall handle and process linens from hospitals and other health-related institutions separately frorn linens corning frorn other establishments. Ail laundry equipment, facil ities and mode of transport which cornes in contact with linens from hospital and health-related institutions shall be cleaned and sterilized first before the processing oflinens coming from adifferent source. 9 2 Laundry from Hotels, Motels, Lodging Houses, Resorts, Massage Cli nies, and other Similar Establishments 9.2.1 Laundry from hotels, motels, lodging houses, resorts, massage clinics, and other similar establishments shall conform with the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its irnplementing rules and regulations. 9.2.2 The linen service shall provide an adequate and uninterrupted supply of clean linen to meet the needs of the institutional establishment. 9.2.3 There shall be separation of linens into different categories so as to minimize sorting and prevent cross contamination such as those comingfrom: a, Food service areas such as kitchen, dining room, restaurant, bar, and other similar place; b. c. Ouest rooms; and Uniforms, clothing, and persona! linen of employees and guests. 28 9.2.4 Laundry contractors servicing such establishments shall conform to the pertinent provisions outlined herein and ail other implementing rules and regulations of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D.856). SECTION 10. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY IO. 1 Diaper-Supply Laundry Service 10.l.l Laundry services specializing with the diapers for babies shall handle, sort, transport, launder and store such linens separately from other linens. l0.1.2 Washing and sterilizing procedures shall be effective to ensure the complete removal of soil waste, microorganisms, and other types of contaminant, which may remain in the diaper. 10.1.3 The establishment shall use detergents and disinfectants which are strong enough and effective yet shall not cause irritation of babies' tender skin. 10.1.4 There shall be a continuous supply of diapers on a regular schedule and the diaper laundry contractor shall avoid deprivation of supply to customers of such items. 10.2 Linen-Supply Laundry Service I0.2.1 The establishment shall provide continuous and regular delivery schedule of clean and uncontaminated linens based on the client requirements. 10.2.2 There shall be separate Iaundering of uniforms from offices and uniforms coming from hospitals and health-related institutions. The prevention of cross contamination between sucb Iinens shall be prevented. I0.2.3 The establishment shall provide separate handling, sorting, transport, laundering, and storage of Iinens and other materials used for cleaning purposes (e.g. mops, rags, mats, shop towels, etc.) from uniforms and other clothes worn by workers and employees. 10.2.4 The establishment shall adopt the most effective and feasible laundry process ( e.g. the use of dry cleaning procedure for linens with great amounts ofoils and grease, etc.) which shall be applicable to different types of soilage of Iinens. 29 10.2.5 There shall be additional equipment for the entrapment of oils, grease, other petroleum materials and coarse dirt or solids for an efficient wastewater treatment system. 10.2.6 Linens which shall be subject to dry-cleaning procedures shall conform to pertinent provisions of sub-section 10.4 of these implementing rules and regulations. 10.2.7 Linens which are not pleasing in appearance such as those with unremovable stains, discolored, worn-out or tom-out garments shall be discarded, condemned, recycled or otherwise disposed of in accordance with Chapter XVIII - "Refuse Disposai" of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D. 856) and its implementing ru les and regulations. 10.3 Laundromats 10.3. J There shall be an efficient and adequate numberoflaundry equipment 4- and facilities provided in the establishment. 10.3.2 The complete laundry cycle done by the laundry machine operation shall be effectively clean without any visible sign of soilage or contamination. The drying process shall attain a 100 % dryness of ail linens. 10.2.3 There shall be adequate number of personnel to entertain and attend to customers during the processing of his/her clothes and linens, for payment of the corresponding fee, and for security purposes. 10.2.4 There shall be a waiting lounge of adequate space and equipped with sufficient number of seats provided to ail customers. 10.2.5 The Joss or exchange of clothes or linens between customers shall be prevented. I0.2.6 Defective and inefficient laundry machines shall be removed and repaired or replaced with functional \aundry machines. 10.4. Dry Cleaning Laundry Service 10.4.1 An effective and suitable dry cleaning laundry procedure to provide clean garments and prevent damage/s shall be perfonned to conform to the type of fabric, designs and coloring materials of each garment. 10.4.2 There shall be an initial test before a linen or garment is subjected to the dry cleaningprocess such as test forcolortransfer, discoloration, or dye bleeding and other necessary tests. 30 10.4.3 Il shall be neccssary to use proper classification and spec1fied duration of dry cleaning cycle, separation of dark-colored and light colored garments, and degree of soilage for garments. 10.4.4 Finished linens or gannents shall not have any chemical odor or residue retained before delivery ta customers. 10.4.5 The establishment shall have adequate number of trained personnel, facilities and equipment for an efficient operation of the dry cleaning laundry process. 10.4.6 The operator of the establishment shall perform a preventive maintenance and weekly monitoring of the dry cleaning machines and other similar equipment as recommended or required by the equipment's manufacturer including the record keeping of such maintenance operations. (The outlined suggested maintenance procedures, and schedules for individual parts that are common to most dry cleaning equipment are given in Annex I). 10.4.7 Dry cleaning machines sha\l be tested for safety and certified by a nationally-recognized testing laboratory. It shall meet the minimum environmental standards. I0.4.8 Drycleaning machines and othersimilarequipment shall beequipped with a spill containment system. Solvent storage containers shall be located around and within a spill containment area. 10.4.9 The entire dryer of the dry cleaning laundry process shall be vented through a carbon adsorber or equally effective control device and shall be regularly replaced (when the residue from the diatomaceous earth fil ter con tains more than 25 kilogram of sol vent per 100 kilo gram of waste filter material). 10.4.10 Laundry establishments shall perform vapor and liquid leak detection tests weekly or as frequent as necessary and when such need arises as detected by a leak detection device or by a common sight, smell, or sound. 10.4.l l The establishment shall be provided with adequate number and effective dry cleaning chemical vapor leak detection device. The dry cleaning chemical vapor leak detection device shall pass the minimum standards required by a nationally-recognized testing la bora tory. I0.4.12 During emergencies, leaks shall be controlled and contained as early as possible. There shall be preventive procedures and awareness program conducted by trained personnel. 31 11,.-..1., L.,u11,u1 1 ~1,~11J1~a1., \\lllcll <11e pru\C:ll r1.,1-- tu t1i.:a!l11 ;md <.:11\1ronrnc!H shall be phased-out in accordance with health and environmental laws, rules and regulations. I0.4.14 Discharge of sol vents or dry cleaning chemicals and wastes through public sewerage or drainage system shall be prohibited. It shall be disposed of, irrespective of quantity, as hazardous waste, which shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations formulated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other existing national and local laws, rules and regulations. 10.4.15 The Threshold Li mit Value of sol vents or dry cleani ng chemicals shall conform to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment. SECTION 11. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISION 1 1.1 The health, safety and comfort of customers and employees shall be preserved and considered in the working environment. ... 11.2 Linens from hospitals and other health-related institutions shall be handled, sorted, laundered and transported exclusively and separately from Iinens coming from other sources. 11.3 There shall be a complete separation and laundering of linens for each establishment or source. 11.4 The establishment shall provide the minimum type and quantity of medicines, medical supplies, equipment and services foremergency purposes as follows: 32 TABLE8. MEVICll\E..'-;** NUMBER OF WORKERS MEDICINES 1 51 100 200 601 2001 to to to to to & 50 99 199 600 2000 up Topical Antiseptic, cc. 60 60 60 120 240 240 70% lsopropyl A lcohol. cc. 240 240 240 240 500 500 Aromatic Spirit of 30 30 30 30 30 30 Ammonia, cc. Toothache drops, cc. 15 15 30 30 30 30 Hydrogen Peroxide 120 120 120 240 240 240 Solution, cc. Burn Ointment, tube - . 1 1 1 1 Analgesic/ Anti pyretic 10 10 10 20 30 40 tablets Anti-histaminic tablets - . 10 20 30 40 Antacid tablets 10 10 10 20 30 40 Anti-diarrhea tablets 10 10 10 20 30 40 Anti-spasmodic tablets . . 10 20 30 40 Anti-hypertensive tablets - . 10 20 30 40 Coronary vasodilator - - JO 20 30 40 tablets Anti-asthma table1s - - 10 10 20 20 Anti-hemorrhage tablets . - 10 10 20 20 Note:** Any medicine supply prescribed in the table may be substituted with one of comparable effectiveness, and shall be replaced with the same quantity immediately after consumption. 33 TABLE9. MLDICALSLPl'LIES:\t\OEQLlP,\IE1"\T*" NUMBER OF WORKERS Sterilizer . - - 1 1 MEDICAL SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT I 51 100 200 601 2001 to to to to to & 50 99 199 600 2000 up Waste Pail 1 1 1 1 1 1 Soap, Cake * * * * * * First Aid Pamphlet 1 1 1 l 1 1 Linens - - - * * * First Aid Box 1 1 1 1 1 l Bed - - - 1 1 1 Thermometer 1 l 1 1 2 2 Stretcher - - - 1 1 1 Stcthoscope . - 1 1 1 1 Cabinet for medicines - - 1 1 1 1 and supplies Sphygmomanometer . 1 1 1 1 Examining Table - - - 1 1 1 Sterilized Gauze Pads 5 5 5 10 20 20 Note: ** Any medical supply/equipment prescribed in the table may be Gauze bandages, roll 1 1 1 1 2 2 substituted with one of comparable effectiveness, and shall be replaced with the same quantity immediately after consumption. Adhesive tape roll 1 1 1 1 1 1 Absorbent cotton * * * * * * TABLE 10. MEDICAL FACILITIES Bandage Scissors 1 1 1 1 1 1 NUMBER OF WORKERS Triangular Bandage - 1 1 1 2 2 MEDICALFACJLITY 1 51 100 200 601 2001 to to to to to & Safety Pins . * * * * * 50 99 199 600 2000 up ' Wooden Tongue . - 100 100 100 100 Treatment room - 1 1 1 . Depressors Emergency Clinic - - - - 1 1 Hot Water Bag 1 1 1 1 1 1 Dental Clinic - - - - - 1 lce Bag 1 1 1 1 1 1 Disposable Hypodermic - - 10 10 10 20 Syringes w/needles. 2.5 cc. Rubber Torniquet 1 1 1 1 1 1 Venoclysis set - 1 1 2 2 2 (IV tubing, butterfly) Minor Surgical - - * * * * Instruments Forceps - * * * * * 34 35 11.5 In the absence of medical officer or staff, ernergency telephone and other communication equiprnent shall be provided together with the line numbers of ambulance services, doctors, and hospitals which shall be posted conspicuously in the establishment. 11.6 There shall be provisions for emergency exits, lights, and power supply in the establishment. 11.7 Nochemical listed as prohibited or banned by the Department ofEnvironment and Natural Resources and other national and international regulations shall be used in the establishment. 11.8 The establishment shall adopt a pollution prevention program. 11.9 Prevent ive maintenance program for laundry equipment and facilities shall be done on a regular basis. 11.10 Ail dry cleaning establishment shall have a contingency plan which shall c. include trained personnel and necessary equipment to deal with possible waste-related emergencies or accidents. 1 1.11 No contaminated linen shall be reused, recycled, so!d, disposed, stored or placed together with sterile linens. 11.12 Linens and other substances or materials contaminated with radiation or any radioactive material shall be handled, stored, transported, or otherwise disposed ofin accordance with the laws, standards, and implementing rules and regulations of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and other existing laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 12. INSPECTION AND EVALUATION 12.1 Responsible Officer It shall be the duty of the local health officer to cause the inspection and evaluation of every establishment requiring a sanitary permit for its operations at least every three (3) momhs and to cause additional inspection and re-inspection and evaluation as deemed necessary for the enforcement of these rules and regulations. 12.2 Sanitation Inspection Fee The fees payable on every inspection shall be of such amount prescri bed by local ordinance. 36 12.3 Mission Order 1.2.3.1 The local health officer or the chief of the sanitation division/ section/ unit of the local health office, as the case may be, shall issue a mission order (EHS Form No. 112) for every sanitation inspection that will be conducted by the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector. 1.2.3.2 The mission order must contain the date, mission order number and series, the name of the inspector and the l.D. number, the business name, address, category of establishment to be inspected and the scheduled dates of inspection. This must be shown to the operaror of the establishment before any inspection is conducted. The immediate supervisor of the inspector shall monitor the en forcement of the mission order. 12.3.3 Sanitary inspection conducted without a mission order is prohibited. 12.3.4 The operator of the establishment shall report to the local health officer or chief of sanitation division/section/unit any unauthorized inspection that was conducted. 12.4 Uniform ofSanitation Inspector and Aids to Inspections 12.4.l The sanitation inspector ~hall wear the prescribed uniform of the office with the proper identification card white conducting the inspection. 12.4.2 He shall likewise bring ail the equipment and supplies needed in the inspection such as the inspection forms, clipboards, thermometers, flashlight, measuring tape, camera, light meter, water pressure gauge, chlorine residual and pH comparator kits, blacklight, food and drink sampling kit, copy of the sanitation laws, regulations, standards and other reference materials needed in the inspection. 12.5 Frequency oflnspection 12.5.1 The inspection shall be conducted at least once every three (3) months. 12.6 Recording oflnspection 12.6.1 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector shall keep a record of ail his inspections or evaluation reports in an inspection form (EHS Form No. 103-B). 12.6.2 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector shall furnish the original of such report to the operator of the establishment. 37 12.7 12.6.3 Demerits entered in the appropriate column of the inspection form shall indicate that the item does not conform to the requirements of these regulations. a. The inspection form has twenty (20) items. Non-complying items are indicated with a (X). Every such item is weighted with a demerit of five (5). The rating of the establishment is therefore 100 Jess (number of demerits x 5). The result is expressed as a percentage (%) rating. 12.6.4 SanîtationStandard a. b. The percentage rating has an equivalent sanitation standard as follows: PERCENrAGE SANITATION COLORCODE RATING STANDARD 90 - 100 % Excellent Luminous Green 70 - 89 % Very Satisfactory Luminous Yellow 50 - 69 % Satisfactory Luminous Red Establishments with percentage rating below 50% shall be recommended for suspension of operation until compliance. c. Sanitation Standard Rating Sticker(SSRS) (EHS FormNo. 104 A to 104-C) shall be posted in a conspicuous part of the establishment, preferably at the door, for guidance of the customers. lt shall be updated once every three (3) months, unless revoked earlier. 12.6.5 The average sanitation standard of every establishment shall be evaluated by the local health officer/chief of sanitation division/ section/unit every end of the year to determine its improvement/ maintenance of rating. Report oflnspectîon 12.7.1 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection shall complete the sanitary inspection report, and whenever an inspection form issued indicates non complying items, he shall notify the operator of the corrections to be made and indicate a reasonable period for its compliance. 38 a. The recommcn<lc<l corrective mcasures slrnll be spcc1IH.: 111 nature for the easy understanding and compliance of the operator of the establishment. b. Reasonable period for compliance or grace period shall be inclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 12.7.2 The sanitary engineer/sanitation inspecter who conducted the inspection shall likewise prepare a sanitary order (EHS Form No. 107) for approval by the local health officer or chief of the sanitation dj vision/section/unit. 12.7.3 Within 48 hours of the inspection or evaluation, the original inspection report (EHS Form No. I 03-B) and the sanitary order shall be furnished and acknowledged by the holderofthe permit certificate, the operator of the establishment. The inspection report shall be personally delivered, or shall be sent through postal service and registered with return card. 128 Re-inspection 12.8.1 If upon re-inspection of the establishment after the deadline, the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector have found that the correction has not been effected, he shall report to the local health officer who shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit. 12.8.2 A copy of the inspection form and any notice served shall, in ail . cases be filed and kept by the local health office and be available for inspection by authorized officiais. 12.9 Service of Notice 12.9.1 Whenever an inspection or evaluation form indicates non complying items, the local health officer shall serve to the operator a sanitary order requiring him, within the grace period $taled in the order, to take such remedial action as may be specified therein. 12.92 In the event of non-compliance of the first sanitary order by the operator, the local health officer may serve a second notice. 39 ,1. Sc..:m1J Sanitm")' Onkr 1. ii. If the owner of the establishment needs additional time to comply with the first sanitary order, he shall request the local health officer in writing prior to the expiration of the said sanitary order, for an extension of the grace period. The local health officer, upon the recommendation of the sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector who conducted the inspection, shall act on such request. Notice of Hearing (EHS Form No. 118). The local health officer shall call tl,le operator to show cause, at a time and place stated in the notice, why the permit issued in respect of the establishment shall not be revoked. 12.10 RevocationofPermit 12. IO. l After prior notices and hearing as provided above, the local health officer, if satisfied that the terms of the two notices have not been complied with or that failure to comply therewith is not excusable, shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the said permit, or; 12.I0.2 After the second sanitary order on an extended grace period, are inspection was conducted and still the owner/operator fails 10 comply with such order as reported by the sanitary engineer/ sanitation inspector, the local health officer shall recommend to the local health authority the revocation of the sanitary permit without delay and shall inform other related agencies ofthecity or municipality of such revocation. 12. I0.3 Lifting of suspension of permit may be recommended whenever the operator of the establishment complies with the notices. 12.10.4 The operatorofthe establishment may file a motion for reconsideration to the local health authority if he/she is not satisfied with the action of the local health .officer. 12.10.5 The local health authority shall file court proceedings against any establishment continuously operating after the revocation of its pennit. 12.11 .Summary Suspension of Pcrmits Whenever the local health officer finds unsanitary or unhealthy conditions in the operation of an establishment which in his judgement constitute a substantial hazard to the public health, the local health officer may recommend the immediate suspension of the sanitary permit. Any person to whom such order is issued may file a written petition and shall be afforded a hearing within 48 hours. 12.12 Appeals The person or panel conducting the hearing may confirm, modify or reverse the decision appealed from which decision shall be final. 12.13 PowerofEntry Any sanitary engineer/sanitation inspector or duly authorized officer of the Department of Health or the local health offices, upon presentation of proper credentials may at ail reasonable times enter into the establishment or any premises used for any of the purposes referred to in these rules and regulations for the purpose of inspection or any other action necessary for administration of these rules and regulations. 12.13.1 Sanitary inspection shall be conducted by officiais in accordance with Section 12, Sub-section 12.3 of these implementing rules and regulations. 1213.2 Sanitary inspections shall be done preferably during the lime when the establishment is in operation. 12.14 Hearings The local health authority may conduct hearings regarding erring establishments to include appeals from establishments. The decision of the local health authority shall be deemed final and executory. SECTION 13. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR The laundry supervisor shall: 13.1 Comply with ail the requirements and standards as stated in these implementing rules and regulations; 13.2 Ensure the proper laundry operation and cleaning and care of laundry equipment and facilities; 40 41 LU Prnvide ~cheduk of laundry operaiion for an adequate and continuous supply of linen and according to the needs of the user at ail limes; 13.4 Be knowledgeable in the selection, quantity, and proper use of !aundry cleaning supplies; 13.5 Provide a schedule for regular maintenance and cleaning of equipment and facilities; 13.6 Evaluate the effectiveness of the laundry operation; I 3.7 En sure that the linen is safe for the customer's use; and 13.8 Ensure the state of sanitation of the establishment. SECTION 14. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR The cperator shall: 14.1 Comply with ail the requirements and standards as stated in these implementing rules and regulations; 14.2 Promote good persona! hygiene among his employees and ensure updating of their health certificates; 14.3 Ensure the health, safety and comfort of al! employees and customers in the establishment; 14.4 Provide adequate and appropriate sanitary facilities, persona! protective equipment, and necessities to promote health, safety and sanitation in the establishment; 14.5 Renew the sanitary permit every year; 14.6 Assist the health authorities in conducting inspection of the establishment; 14.7 Ensure that the processes and materials used in the tracte shall be environment-friendly; and 14.8 Provide regular training programs and instructions to ail employees on health, sanitation and safety, conservation of the environment, and proper operation and maintenance of the establishment. 42 SECTION 15. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LOCAL HEALTH OFFICER The local health officer shall: 15.1 Facilitate the conduct of inspection and evaluation of the establishment at least once every three rnonths to ascertain their cornpliance to these implementing rules and regulations; 15.2 Coordinate with the Department of Health or its regional health offices for information and guidance on the enforcement of these irnplementing ru les and regulations; 15.2 Conduct information, education and advocacy campaigns within his area of jurisdiction in relation to the enforcement of these implementing rules and regulations; 15.3 Issue sanitary permit upon completion of the requirements stated in these implementing rules and regulations; and 15.4 Prescribed precautionary measures to the operator for the prevention of accidents or spread of contagious or communicable disease in the establishment. SECTION 16. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY The local health authority shall: 16. I Certify the passing of local laws and ordinances for the adoption, guidance and enforcement of these implementing rules and regulations and other pertinent rules and regulations of the Code on Sanitation of the Philippines (P.D.856); 16.1 Assist the local health officer and other health regulatory personnel by providing necessary facilities, supplies, equipment, training programs and seminars for the promotion and improvement of the state of health and sanitation of the community; 16.2 Issue directives upon recommendation of the local health officer for the prevention and control of any untoward circumstances that may jeopardize public health and safety. 41 SECTION 17. PENAL PROVISION 17. LI Any person who shall violatè, disobey, refuse, omit, or neglect to comply with any of the provisions of these implementing rules and regulations, sha\l be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding Php 1,000.00 or both depending upon the discretion of the court. 17.1.2 Any persan who shall interfere or hinder, or oppose any officer, agent or member of the Department of Health or of the bureaus and offices under it, in the performance of his duty as provided for under these rules and regulations, or shall tear down, mutilate, deface or alter any placard, or notice, affixed ta the premises in the enforcement of these rules and regulations shall be guilty of misdemeanor and punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six (6) months or by a fine not exceeding Php 1,000.00 or bath depending on the discretion of the court. SECTION 18. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE ~ ln the event that any rule, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or words of these implementing rules and regulations is declared invalid for any reason, the other provisions thereof shall not be affected thereby. SECTION 19. REPEALING CLAUSE Ali pertinent rules and regulations which are inconsistent with the 'provisions of these implementing rules and regulations are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. SECTION20. EFFECTIVl1Y These rules and regulations shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from date of publication in the official gazette or a newspaper of general circulation. Approved on this lJ .1J day of December nineteen hundred ninety eight, Manila, Philippines. Date of Pub] ication: 17 February 1999 Manila Standard 44 ANNEXI OUTLINE OF SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULES OF DRY CLEANING EQUIPMENT The components of the dry cleaning equipment shall be divided into three categories: 1. Machine Components 1. Machine Cylinder a. There shall be a weekly check of sol vent vapor leaks. It shall be done more efficiently by using electronic vapor detector. It sha!I be important to check gaskets in the loading door of the machine or the recovery tumbler, as these can be a major source of leaks. b. C. Il is much preferable to always use graphite when lubricating bearings in the washer or recovery tumbler. Graphite is conductive and can disperse the electrical charge (resulting from static electricity) throughout the metal parts of the machine. The instructions for the frequency of lubrication shall be based upon the manufacturers specifications. Dampers in recovery tumblers s hall fonction properly in order to attain an efficient drying/recovery operation. Inlet and exhausts dampers shall be proper!y sealed to avoid solvent vapor leaks coming from the exclaimer. Inspect damper gasket seals and replace immediately if necessary. Leaks coming from the inlet and exhausts dampers can be check by an electronic halogen detector and adjusts tension springs. The leaks found in exhaust dampers can also be check by using a plastic bag with an elastic neck and placing it in the <lamper outlet and seeing the plastic bag inflates during the recovery cycle. Inlet and exhausts <lamper shall need to be inspected on a monthly basis. d. Debris such as pins, may entangle in the perforation of the wheel so it shall be checked on a daily basis. e. Check and adjusts the tension of the transmission belts monthly, according to the manufacturer's instructions. 45 .. 2. Heating and Condensing Coils 3. It is necessary to unbolt the plates of the heating and condensing coils in the recovery tumblers in order to clean them. lt shall be done according to the manufacturer's instructions. a. b. Check the fins of the heating and condensing coi! for lint. Since the air tlows over the condensing coi! first, these fins usually catch most of the lint before getting into the lint bag or foam filter. Brush the coil with a stiff brush or use an industrial vacuum to remove the residual lint in the coils. If the lint are hard and cannot be remove by this method use compressed air to dislodge the lint then vacuum the residue. Remember to wear safety goggles whenever you use compressed air above 30 psi. If the tint bag functions efficiently, the fins may need to be cleaned at least once or twice a week. If the fins in the dry to-dry machines have accumulated heavy tint, check the heating coils for lint as well. c. It is necessary to clean thoroughly the coils once or twice a year. This can be done by blowing it with air, or you may use steam gun if you are near to the spotting board. d. lt shall be required that refrigerated condensers in dry-to-dry, no vent machines be checked on a weekly basis to make sure the temperature of the solvent air stream on the outlet side of the refrigerated condenser is equal or less than 45°F. Record the temperature in your Monthly Maintenance and Solvent Log. ButtonTrap a. b. The button trap !id and strainer shall be inspected regularly. The strainer shall be cleaned dail y and the lid shall be checked for solvent vapor leaks with an electronic halogen leak detector once a week. Accumulated Iint in the sol vent level sensor shall be removed weekly. c. Magnets may be placed in the button trap strainer to pick up metal!ic materials such as pins. 46 5. 6. Fans shall be cleaned of lint and lubricated yearly. The blade of the fan shall be firmly tightened onto the shaft of the motor. SolventPump a. b. c. d . Strainers of pumps shall be cleaned at least once a week. There shall be a periodic check of the pump gasket. Replace the pump gasket when it starts showing signs of wear or when the electronic halogen detector indicates vapor leak. The impeller shall be checked at least once a year for accumulated debris. Pumps equipped with check valve in the suction line shall be inspected daily. Replace the check valve if necessary. LintTrap a. The !int trap, or lint filter, which is located in the air tlow system shall be brushed on a daily basis. The front of the filter and the duct passageway shall be check for lint. Lint can build up and restrict the airflow in the duct. It can also absorb. and hold moisture, causing a mildew odor on garments. b. The lint filter shall be cleaned weekly. Never run the machine orrecovery tumbler without a lint fil ter, a second lint filter shall need to be available. c. d. Machines equipped with heat sensor probes, which are usually found under or behind the lint filter, shall be checked daily for lint accumulation. The lint filter compartment door shall be checked weekly for solvent vapor leaks using electronic halogen leak detector. This inspection shall be performed during the cycle operation. 47 i!I .. :\u;,.1111,11.1 l',ljlHpmeEH 1. Filters There are basically two types of filters: cartridge filters and dise fi lters (with or withoul powder). a. Dise Filters Maintaining the dise-type filters shall require to follow the operating manual for spinning intervals. Opening the filter housing is not necessary. Cleaning the fi Hers depends on the filter pressure buildup or upon the manllfacturer's instruction of specific number of cleaning cycles. The fil ter housing seals and drain pipe shall be checked weekly for vapor leaks. b. Cartridge Filters • • • • It shall be important to check the filter pressure daily to make sure that it does not exceed the manufacturer 's standards. The standard-sized cartridges shall be changed after approximately 1,000 pounds of cleaning per cartridge, depending on the filter pressure. Adsorptive cartridges shall be changed after 2,000 pounds of cleaning. Protective gear, such as an organic vapor respirator, goggles, and gloves, shall be worn during the process. The cartridges shall be drained overnight and hung at a time when no other plant personnel are present. When changing cartridges, make sure that the gaskets between the cartridge canisters are placed and seated properly. Misplaced, worn-out, and damage gaskets can allow soil to leak out. This shall be an early morning routine (before machine is started). This will allow the air 10 mix in the filter housing. Many filters have buîlt-in system for this fonction. 48 3. 4. Stills and muck cookers fonctions to distillate. Since distillation is conducted at high temperatures, the potential for solvent vapor leaks into the plant atmosphere is great. There shall be a weekly inspection of solvent vapor leaks with a electronic halogen leak detector especially around the seals and gaskets of the distillation equipment. It shall be practiced to have a spare still or cooker opening door gasket in handy. Stills with Exposed Heating Coil a. Stills with exposed heating coils shall be checked for lint buildup al least twice a year. Dirt and lint can buildup on the condensing coil and retain moisture, which becomes acidic and cause tiny pin holes to form in the coi!. b. To clean the coils, remove the Still cover and rinse with water. Make sure that the water is drained completely before distilling. Light brushing in the coi! may be done to remove lint buildup have hardened on the coils. c. Sorne boilovers may be caused by leaky coil dripping water back into the still. You can check for leaks by cleaning the coil and turning on the in let water valve and closing the ou let water valve. Ali Stills Steam coils, unexposed still coils, and electric heated stills shall be cleaned whenever the rate of distillation slows down or stops due to Jack of heat transfer from the heat source 10 the solvent. Because these stills vaporize the solvent, they can leave behind oils, dyes, and other constituents. 5. WaterSeparator Each of these pieces of equipment has a water separator as the collection point for the sol vent/water flowing from the machine, reclaiming tumblers, dry-to-dry units, stills, muck cookers, and most vapor adsorber. The purpose of the water separator is to separate solvent from water. The heavier sol vent will settle on the bottom, and the water, which is much lighter than perc, will float on top. 49 .. (},\.'"";'>· lfll'll" ·"" <11,1 l) 1)l·, \I[ \\,lll'I ~q,.1ra,,,r, [Ill' ,,p..:n t,ip llllll and the sealed unit. While the'open top unit is more accessible for deanîng and maintenance than the sealed unit. the internai working parts of bath units are essentially the same. Water separators consists of a water separator (container), an atmospheric vent to release pressure, three pipe connections, one or two inside baffles, and no moving pans. Regular inspection and cleaning is extremely important. Neglect can cause the water separator to malfunction, resulting in cloudy sol vent, fungus growth, and corrosion. Vapor leaks shall also be checked weekly using an electronic halogen detector. The following is a procedure for the checking of unwanted materials in the water separator. a. Drain the sol vent and water by removing the drain plug. which is located on the bottom of the separators. Separators having removable top can be seen directly on the base for any buildup. b. Flush the separator with water. Before tlushing, be sure to Iock the drain line that goes to your base tank using a cork or stopper. c. Use a bent coat hanger or something simîla'r to check for lint buildup in either the solvent or water drain lines. d. Check vent lines for blockage. Sealoo-type unit can be check from the outside. e. Flush water to the separator to remove any sediment on the bottom. Be sure to black off your solvent return line to the base tank. f After the cleaning, pour enough solvent into the separator soit will be even with the Ievel of the sol vent outlet line going to the base of the tank, along with a small amount of water. Be sure to pour the water into the middle of the separator not between the solvent outlet line and the baffle closes! to it. 50 m. Vapor Exposure Control Devices 1. Add-OnRefrigerated Condensers 2. Ali gaskets and seals shall be checked for leaks on a weekly leak detectîon and repair program. Ali lint filters in the duct work associated with refrigerated condensers shall be cleaned everyday. Refrigerant coils shall also be checked once a year by a trained technician, in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Carbon Adsorber Carbon adsorbers shall be desorbed properly, to be able to adsorbed solvent vapor in the air stream. The frequency of desorption shall depend grea1ly on the amount of dry cleaning performed and the concentration of solvent in the air stream. The operator shall determine the maximum capacity of sol vent that the carbon adsorber can hold, and desorb the carbon adsorber daily. The frequency may be less, depending on whether the daily return of solvent from the carbon adsorber is less than 50 percent of its capacity. One way to detennine a carbon adsorber's maximum capacity is by checking the carbon adsorber's maximum exhausts with a calorimetric detector tube. Once the exhausts read over 100 parts per million of perc, the carbon adsorber is considered saturated according to standards. The saturated carbon adsorber shall be then complete!y desorbed by steam desorption for one hour, followed by aeration for at least 20 minutes. The amount of solvent returned from this desorption will be the cartbon adsorber's maximum capacity. It shall be required that ail tint filters and screens be cleaned and monitored on a weekly basis, as well as ail gaskets and duct work. 51 Frequency Daily (or before saturation) 4, Wœkly Monthly Ycarly ANNEXll MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE GUIDE FOR OLD AND NEW MACHINES Maintenance Procedure Component Remove tangled pins or other debris. Cylinder Check ftlter pressure, bleed air from filter housing. Filters Check the refrigerant sight-glass for bubbles. Clean air Add-on Refrigerated filters in air stream. Condenser Check appearancc of perc and water layers. Water Separator Clean straincr. Button Trap Check valves (if any). Pump C!can Lint Fihers Desorb. Clcan air tlow tiller Carbon Adsorber Check for leaks in door gaskets. Cylindcr Check for vapor leaks. Button Trap Clcan solvent lcvel sensor. Pump Clcan strainer. Lint Filter Diy clean lint filter or bag. Filters Check perc vapor !eaks. Still or Cooker Check perc vapor leaks during distillation. Water Separator Clean water separator. Clean perc vapor leaks. Add-on Refrigerated Measure temperature of exhausts from condenser coil. Condenser Carbon Absorber Measure perc concentration in air exhausts duct. Chœk recovery unit dampers. If needed, adjust Cylinder transmission belt and check for condition. Chœk fins for lint (in recovery tumbler units). Heating and Cooling Coils lnspect impeUer. Pump Check condensing coils. Still or Cooker Check vents for cloggings. Water Separator Check refrigerant coi! for lint buildup. Add-on Refrigerated Condenser Check for leaks in gaskets and duct works. Carbon Absorber Cie.in hcating and cooling coils and fins by stcam Hcating and Cooling or compresscd air. Coils Lubricate and check for lin! buildup. Fans Clean heating and condensing coils and check for Still or Cooker leakage. Add-on Refrigcrated Clean refrigerant coi ls. Condenser 52 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The Department of Health sincerely appreciates the dedication and enthusiasm of Dr. Mario C. Villaverde, Director of the Environmental Health Service for his role in bringing these Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs) from concept to reality. lt is also worth mentioning the enduring commitment of the Environmental Sanitation Division headed by Engr. Victor y Sabandeja together with his technical staff in the Plans, Programs and Policies Formulation Section namely: Engr. Antonino A. Hormillosa, Engr. John C. Foz, Engr. Luis F. Cruz, Engr. Reynante C- Francisco, Engr. Pamela A. Mogol and Engr. Joselito M. Riego de Dios for their invaluable contribution in the revision and refinement of lhis document. Deep sense of gratitude is also given to the agencies, associations and organizations who shared their insights and experiences during the writeshops, consultative meetings and series of public hearings conducted nationwide. Their struggles, arguments and even temporary setbacks have enforced feasible sanitation laws. The following agencies, associations and organizations pursued their ongoing interests, invaluable comments and êontribution to these efforts: 1. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Quezon City 2 Department of Public Works and Highways, Manila 3. Department of Interior and Local Government, Quezon City 4. Bureau of Product Standards, Depatment of Trade and Industry, Makati City 5. Metro Manila Development Authority, Makati City 6. Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers, Inc. Manila 7. Office for Public Health Services, Department of Health, Manila 8. Office for Legal Affairas, Department of Health, Manila 9. Health Policy Development Staff, Department of Health, Mani la 10. Department of Health Regional Offices 11. Provincial Health Offices of Davao del Norte, Laguna, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Cotabato 12. City/Municipal Health Offices of Makati City, Quezon City, Caloocan City, MuntinlupaCity, BaguioCity, PasayCity, Lapu-lapuCity,DavaoCity, General Santos City, Paranaque City, San Fernando City-La Union, Va!enzucla, Carmona-Cavite 13. Engr. Simon M. Cuevo, City Health Department, Manila 14. National Consumers' Affair Cuncil, Makati City 15. Davao Supreme Laundry, Davao City 16. Sto. Nino Medical Hospital, Baguio City 17. Saint Louis University Hospital, Baguio City 18. Philippine Military Academy Hospital, Baguio City 19. Makati Medical Center, Makati City 20. Kalinisan Laundry Group, Quezon City 53 Recognition is hereby extended to the following DOH personnel who compassionately nurtured the spirit of collaborative effort in the final review and approval of the manuscript: l. Dr.SusanPineda-Mercado Undersecretary of Health Office for Public Health Services 2. Atty. Agustin C. Mangila V D irector III Office for Legal Affairs 3 Ms. Myleen Meniado-Beltran Officer-in-Charge Health Policy Development Staff The Depatmem of Health enjoins ail agencies especially the Local Govemment Executives in meeting the demands and challenges for a healthful living environment as weo-enter our journey for development towards Philippine 2000. 54