Chapter 21 — DRY CLEANING

Section 2107 — DRY CLEANING SYSTEMS

2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California

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2107.1 General equipment requirements.

2107.1 General equipment requirements. Dry cleaning systems, including dry cleaning units, washing machines, stills, drying cabinets, tumblers and their appurtenances, including pumps, piping, valves, filters and solvent coolers, shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 32. The construction of buildings in which such systems are located shall comply with the requirements of this section and the California Building Code .

2107.2 Type II systems.

2107.2 Type II systems. Type II dry cleaning and solvent tank storage rooms shall not be located below grade or above the lowest floor level of the building and shall comply with Sections 2107.2.1 through 2107.2.3. Exception: Solvent storage tanks installed underground, in vaults or in special enclosures in accordance with Chapter 57. 2107.2.1 Firefighting access. Type II dry cleaning plants shall be located so that access is provided and maintained from one side for firefighting and fire control purposes in accordance with Section 503. 2107.2.2 Number of means of egress. Type II dry cleaning…

2107.3 Solvent storage tanks.

2107.3 Solvent storage tanks. Solvent storage tanks for Class II, IIIA and IIIB liquids shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 57 and be located underground or outside, above ground. Exception: As provided in NFPA 32 for inside storage or treatment tanks.