The following physical facility requirements shall be applicable to all massage businesses or establishments.
(A) All doors to dressing rooms, toilet rooms and massage therapy rooms or cubicles shall open inward and shall be self-closing. Draw drapes, curtain enclosures or accordion-pleated closures in lieu of doors are acceptable on all inner dressing rooms and massage therapy rooms or cubicles.
(B) Minimum lighting equivalent to at least one 40-watt light shall be provided in each massage therapy room or cubicle.
(C) A massage table shall be used for all massage therapy, with the exception of “Thai”, “Shiatsu” and similar forms of massage therapy, which may be provided on a padded mat on the floor, provided the patron is fully attired in loose clothing, pajamas, scrubs or similar style of garment. The tables should have a minimum height of 28 inches. Beds, floor mattresses and waterbeds are not permitted on the premises of the massage business or establishment.
(D) All locker facilities, if any, that are provided for the use of patrons shall be fully secured for the protection of the patron’s valuables, and the patron shall be given control of the key or other means of access.
(E) The massage business or establishment shall comply with all local and state building standards applicable to other professional and personal services businesses, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Have a system of adequate ventilation in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 California Building Code;
(2) Have a supply of hot and cold running water in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 California Building Code;
(3) Have a supply of potable drinking water in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 California Building Code;
(4) Provide hand washing facilities in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 California Building Code; and
(5) Provide public toilet rooms in accordance with the provisions of the 2010 California Building Code.
(Ord. 2009-64, passed 11-17-2009)