(A) No permit for a massage establishment shall be issued by the Chief of Police unless an inspection by the Director of Health or his/her authorized representative reveals that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements:
(1) Construction of rooms used for toilets, tubs, steam baths, and showers shall be waterproofed with approved waterproof materials;
(2) Toilet facilities shall be provided in convenient locations. When five or more employees and patrons of different sexes are on the premises at the same time, separate toilet facilities shall be provided. A single water closet per section is provided for each 20 or more employees or patrons of that sex on the premises at any one time. Urinals may be substituted for water closets after one water closet has been provided. Toilets shall be designated as to the sex accommodated therein; and
(3) Lavatories or wash basins provided with both hot and cold running water should be installed in either the toilet room or vestibule. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and with sanitary towels.
(B) The Director of Health shall certify that the proposed massage establishment complies with all the requirements of this section and shall give or send such written certification to the Chief of Police or his/her designee.
(Ord. 653, passed 11-10-14)