Cal. Civ. Code § 37.111.121
37.111.121 LAUNDRY FACILITIES
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(1) All bedding, towels, and other laundered items must be mechanically washed and hot air dried in laundry facilities which meet the following requirements: (a) The wash cycle must run with sufficient detergent and for a time demonstrated to thoroughly remove all visible soil. (b) Laundered items must be thoroughly hot air tumble dried to at least 130 º F (54 º C) for ten minutes. (2) Clean laundry must be kept protected from contamination from soiled laundry and other sources by the following: (a) using separate labeled carts or containers for transportation; (b) providing sufficient space for sorting, folding, and storage; and (c) washing hands between touching soiled and clean laundry. (3) Laundry facilities must have a convenient handwashing sink, hand soap, disposable towels, and trash can. (4) If the hand sink is used for soaking laundry, it must be accessible for handwashing when needed.
Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.121 establishes sanitation standards for laundry facilities used to process bedding, towels, and similar items. Items must be mechanically washed with adequate detergent and tumble dried at a minimum of 130°F for at least ten minutes. Clean laundry must be kept separate from soiled items through labeled containers, adequate sorting space, and proper hand hygiene, and the facility must include a handwashing sink stocked with soap, disposable towels, and a trash receptacle.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.121 generally maintain laundry facilities equipped with commercial washers and dryers capable of reaching the required temperature thresholds, and keep records or documentation demonstrating that wash cycles run with sufficient detergent and duration. Compliant facilities use clearly labeled, separate carts or containers for clean and soiled laundry and provide adequate space for sorting, folding, and storage. A dedicated handwashing sink with soap, disposable towels, and a trash can must remain accessible at all times, even when the sink is also used for soaking laundry.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents or occupants in facilities governed by Mont. Admin. R. 37.111.121 are entitled to laundry operations that meet specific sanitation standards, including proper wash temperatures, separate handling of clean and soiled items, and accessible handwashing equipment. If laundry facilities appear to fall short of these standards—such as missing handwashing supplies or commingled clean and soiled linens—occupants may raise the concern with facility management or contact the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, which oversees administrative rules in this area. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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