A. No massage establishment shall be issued a license nor be operated, established, or maintained in the City unless an inspection by the Health Officer and/or other City inspections reveal that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements:
1. All massage tables, bathtubs, shower stalls, steam or bath areas, and floor shall have surfaces which may be readily disinfected;
2. Dressing and locker facilities shall be provided for the patrons to be served at any given time. In the event male and female patrons are to be served simultaneously, separate bathing, dressing, locker, and massage room facilities shall be provided;
3. The premises shall have adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing nondisposable instruments and materials used in administering massages. Such nondisposable instruments and materials shall be disinfected after use of each patron;
4. Closed cabinets shall be provided and used for storage of clean linen, towels, and other materials used in connection with administering massages. All soiled linens, towels, and other materials shall be kept in properly covered containers or cabinets, which containers or cabinets shall be kept separate from the clean storage area;
5. Toilet facilities shall be provided in convenient locations. Restroom facilities and fixtures shall be provided as prescribed by the current edition of the Illinois Plumbing Code and the Illinois Equitable Restroom Act; and
6. The required lavatory or lavatories shall be installed within the restroom(s). Additional lavatories or hand sinks may be required as deemed necessary. Lavatories or washbasins shall be provided with soap and a dispenser and with sanitary towels.
B. The Health Officer shall certify that the proposed massage establishment complies with all the requirements of this section and shall send such certificate to the City Clerk. (Ord. 2020.05, 7-6-2020)