PDFWAC 110-145-1615

What are the requirements for laundering and storage of clothing and linen?

(1) You must assure that children have access to clean clothing that is appropriate to their age.
(2) You must provide for separate and safe storage of children's clothing and personal possessions.
(3) The department has specific requirements for laundering:
(a) You must have separate and adequate facilities for storing soiled and clean linen;
(b) You must provide adequate laundry and drying equipment, or make other arrangements for getting laundry done on a regular basis;
(c) You must locate laundry equipment in an area separate from the kitchen and child care areas;
(d) If you care for children under the age of five, you must make laundry equipment inaccessible;
(e) Laundry dryers must be ventilated to the outside; and
(f) You must use an effective way to sanitize laundry.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-145-1615, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-145-1615, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]