No permit to operate a massage clinic may be issued nor may any massage clinic operate unless the massage clinic premises and operation comply with each of the following minimum requirements:
(A) Signage. A readable sign must be posted at the main entrance identifying the establishment as a massage clinic, provided, however, that all such signs must otherwise comply with the sign requirements of this code.
(B) Lighting. Minimum lighting must be provided in accordance with the Building Code. In addition, at least one unobstructed artificial light, white in color, of not less than 60 watts must be provided and used at all times in each enclosed room or booth while massage services are being rendered.
(C) Ventilation. Minimum ventilation must be provided in accordance with the Building Code.
(D) Disinfection of instruments. Instruments used for massage must be disinfected before each use. Where such instruments for massage are employed, adequate quantities of supplies for disinfection must be available during all hours of operation.
(E) Water. Hot and cold running water must be provided.
(F) Linen storage. Closed cabinets must be utilized for the storage of clean towels and linen. After use, towels and linen must be removed from the room or booth and stored in a clean container until laundered.
(G) Dressing and toilet facilities. Dressing and toilet facilities must be provided for patrons.
(H) Sanitary conditions. All walls, ceilings, floors, steam and vapor rooms, and all other physical facilities for the massage clinic must be kept in good repair, maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(I) Clean linen. Clean and sanitary towels and linens must be provided for patrons receiving massage services. No common use of towels or linens must be permitted.
(J) Compliance with laws. The premises to be used must at all times comply with applicable laws.
(K) Any room in which a massage clinic provides massage services may not be used for residential sleeping purposes; provided, however, that the Director may allow such room to be used for residential or sleeping purposes if the Director finds that the health and safety of the patrons of the massage clinic will not be jeopardized.
(L) A register of all individuals employed as massage technicians, and their permit numbers, must be maintained and available for inspection at all times during regular business hours.
(Ord. 1123, passed 10-20-04)