Rules that apply.
WHAT TYPICALLY APPLIES
Business registration Local authority premises permit Signage permit Fire safety Environmental and effluent requirements Tax and employer obligations
WHAT MAY APPLY ADDITIONALLY
Requirements for solvent use in dry cleaning Waste disposal arrangements Boiler inspection and certification
WHY EFFLUENT MATTERS
Laundry discharges detergent and soil, and discharge requirements may apply.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Where wastewater goes, and whether treatment is required.
WHY
Discharging into drainage without regard causes blockages and complaints.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT LINT AND SOLID WASTE
Proper disposal.
WHAT SOLVENT USE REQUIRES
Compliance with the requirements applying to that solvent Proper storage Authorised disposal of waste Ventilation and exposure control
WHAT TO KEEP
Evidence of waste disposal.
WHAT BOILERS REQUIRE
Inspection and certification, where applicable.
WHY
They are pressure equipment and failure is catastrophic.
WHAT NEIGHBOURS COMPLAIN ABOUT
Noise Heat and steam Odour Wastewater Vehicle movement
WHAT TO MANAGE ACTIVELY
Those, because complaints attract enforcement.
WHAT TO KEEP
Every permit and renewal.
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Renewals and inspections.
WHAT TO BE CAUTIOUS OF
Unofficial demands.
WHAT TO INSIST ON
Official receipts.
