It is unlawful for any massage establishment to operate unless the massage establishment premises and operation comply with the following minimum requirements:
A. Zoning Regulations: Notwithstanding the provisions contained herein, all massage establishments shall operate in accordance with the applicable provisions of title 18 of this code.
B. Signs: A readable sign must be posted at the main entrance identifying the establishment as a massage establishment, provided, however, that all such signs must otherwise comply with the sign requirements of this code.
C. Lighting: Minimal lighting must be provided in accordance with the California building code, as adopted by this code, and, in addition, at least one unobstructed artificial light of not less than nine hundred (900) lumens must be provided in each enclosed room or booth where massage services are being performed on a patron.
D. Ventilation: Minimum ventilation must be provided in accordance with the California building code, as adopted by this code.
E. Disinfection Of Instruments: Instruments used for massage must be disinfected before each use. Where instruments for massage are employed, adequate quantities of supplies for disinfection must be available during all hours of operation.
F. Water: Hot and cold running water must be provided at all times.
G. Linen Storage: Closed cabinets must be utilized for the storage of clean towels and linen. After use, towels and linen must be removed and stored in a separate container until laundered.
H. Dressing And Toilet Facilities: For massage establishments consisting of one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet or more, or having more than four (4) employees, separate dressing and toilet facilities must be provided for male and female patrons. This condition does not apply to massage establishment that offer foot massage services and provide other form of massage services or other type of activity regulated by this chapter.
I. Sanitary Conditions: All walls, ceilings, floors, steam and vapor rooms, and all other physical facilities for the massage establishment must be kept in good repair and be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
J. Clean Linen: Clean and sanitary towels and linens must be provided for patrons receiving massage services. No common use of towels or linens is permitted.
K. Compliance With Laws: The premises to be used must at all times comply with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.
L. Rooms Not To Be Used For Sleeping: Any room in which a massage establishment provides massage services may not be used for residential sleeping purposes.
M. Register: A register of all individuals employed as massage technicians, and copies of their current CAMTC certifications and massage technician business licenses, must be maintained and available for inspection at all times during regular business hours.
N. Restricted Areas: Each person present in any area of the massage establishment outside the waiting area or other areas open to any member of the public must be a certified massage practitioner or certified massage therapist or the massage establishment owner.
O. Display Of Permits And Certifications: The permits and certifications required by this chapter must be displayed in an open and conspicuous public place on the premises. (Ord. 2824, 2015)