(A) All premises used by permits hereunder shall be periodically inspected by the Police Chief, City Health Inspector or City Building Inspector, or their authorized representative for safety of structure and adequacy or plumbing, ventilation, heating and illumination. Floors shall be free from any accumulation of dust, dirt or refuse. Well marked toilets and hand washing facilities for permittee, employees and patrons shall be provided. All walls, ceilings, windows and doors shall be free of dust, dirt, refuse or mold. In high humidity areas, including toilet rooms, shower rooms, stream rooms, locker rooms and other such rooms, the walls, ceiling and floors shall be constructed or covered with a material that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleaned.
(B) Towels, cloths and sheets shall not be used for more than one patron. Heavy white paper may be substituted for sheets, provided that such paper is changed for every patron. Soiled linens and towels shall be stored in a clearly marked covered receptacle and shall not be reused prior to laundering. Any individual performing any duties at a massage business that may bring them into contact with patrons of the business or with the towels, cloths, sheets or paper, if such is substituted for cloth, shall have a current valid health card issued by the city or its designate on his or her person at all times during business hours. No animals shall be permitted within a massage business at any time.
(C) All equipment used for the treatment of patrons shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and said equipment shall be kept in a good and safe state of repair at all times.
(D) Massage therapists shall be appropriately clothed while engaged in the treatment of a patron. Said clothing shall be kept clean at all times, and soiled clothing shall not be worn during the treatment of a patron.
(E) No massage service or practice shall be carried on within any cubicle, room, booth or any area within a massage establishment which is fitted with a door capable of being locked. All doors or doorway coverings within a massage establishment, shall have an unobstructed opening six inches by six inches in size capable of clear two-way viewing into and out of all cubicles, rooms or booths. Said opening shall be not less than four and one-half feet from the floor of the establishment or more than five and one-half feet from the floor. Toilets and cubicles used solely for the application of liquid and vapor baths shall have no such opening in the covering door or curtain, but shall be clearly marked as to purpose on the exterior door or curtain of said cubicle, room or booth. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to eliminate other requirements of statute or ordinance concerning the maintenance of premises, or to preclude authorized inspection thereof, whenever such inspection is deemed necessary by the Police Department, City Health Inspector, City Building Official, and City Fire Official or their authorized representative.
(Ord. 13-1095, passed 12-19-2013)