(1) Inspection access. The applicant or licensee shall permit the Director, or his/her authorized representative, to inspect the premises for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the law, at any time the therapeutic massage business is occupied or open for business.
(2) Requirements. The applicant and licensee shall meet the following requirements.
(a) A therapeutic massage business must take reasonable steps to prevent the spread of infections and communicable diseases on the premises.
(b) Premises must be equipped with adequate and conveniently located toilet room(s) for the accommodation of its employees and clients. The toilet room(s) must be well ventilated by natural or mechanical methods and be enclosed with a door. The toilet room(s) must be kept clean and in good repair and be fully and adequately illuminated.
(c) A therapeutic massage business must provide single service disposal paper or clean linens to cover the table, chair, furniture, or area on which the client receives the therapeutic massage services and must be sanitized after each administration of therapeutic massage services.
(d) Therapeutic massage tables, chairs, or furniture on which the client receives therapeutic massage services must have surfaces that can be readily cleaned and disinfected after each massage. All modalities shall be performed on a raised massage therapy table or chair; no bed, mattress, or similar type of equipment shall be allowed onsite.
(e) The massage therapist must wash his or her hands and arms with water and soap, antibacterial scrubs, alcohol, or other disinfectants prior to and following each administration of therapeutic massage services.
(f) Rooms in a premises must be fully and adequately illuminated.
(g) A premises must have a janitor's closet that provides for the storage of cleaning supplies.
(h) Premises must provide adequate refuse receptacles.
(i) Premises must be maintained in good repair and sanitary condition.
(j) Premises must comply with the requirements of M.S. §§ 144.411 et seq.
(k) Any massage therapist shall at all times be dressed professionally.
(Ord. 06-17, passed 12-11-2017; Am. Ord. 13-18, passed 9-24-2018)