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Chapter 21 — DRY CLEANING

Section 2104

California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California

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2104.1 Prohibited use. Type I dry cleaning plants shall be

prohibited. Limited quantities of Class I solvents stored and used in accordance with this section shall not be prohibited in dry cleaning plants.

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2104.2 Building services. Building services and systems

shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and Chapter 6.

2104.2.1 Ventilation. Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with Section 502 of the California Mechanical Code and DOL 29 CFR Part 1910.1000, where applicable.

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DRY CLEANING

2104.2.2 Heating. In Type II dry cleaning plants, heating shall be by indirect means using steam, hot water or hot oil only.

2104.2.3 Electrical wiring and equipment. Electrical wiring and equipment in dry cleaning rooms or other locations subject to flammable vapors shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code .

2104.2.4 Bonding and grounding. Storage tanks, treatment tanks, filters, pumps, piping, ducts, dry cleaning units, stills, tumblers, drying cabinets and other such equipment, where not inherently electrically conductive, shall be bonded together and grounded. Isolated equipment shall be grounded.

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