§ 6.44.360. Massage business premises - Physical requirements.

The premises of every massage business shall be maintained and shall at all times when open for business meet the following requirements:

A.

Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with Article 220 of the National Electrical Code, and, in addition, at least one artificial light of not less than forty watts shall be provided in each room or enclosure where massage services are performed on clients;

B.

Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times on the premises;

C.

Cabinets shall be provided for storage of clean linens;

D.

Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for clients;

E.

A minimum of one separate wash basin for employees shall be provided at all times. The basin shall be located within or as close as practicable to the area devoted to the performing of massage services. Sanitary towels shall also be provided at each basin;

F.

Pads used on massage tables shall be covered with a durable washable plastic or other waterproof material which shall be cleaned and disinfected with a disinfectant at least once each day the premises are open;

G.

Wet and dry heat rooms, steam or vapor rooms or cabinets, toilet rooms, shower and bath rooms, bathtubs, tanning booths, whirlpool baths and pools shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected as needed, and at least once each day the premises are open, with a disinfectant.

H.

All walls, ceilings, floors and other physical facilities for the establishment must be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

I.

All massage tables shall be at least two feet away from any wall at all times.

J.

Comply with all planning, building and other applicable codes and regulations.

(Ord. 29662.)