§ 518-2.806. Sanitation requirements.

(a)

Every portion of a massage parlor and all equipment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Floors shall be kept free from dust, dirt, refuse and vermin. Walls, ceilings and equipment shall be of such construction as to be easily cleaned and shall be kept clean and in good repair.

(b)

All the electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems in a massage parlor shall be maintained in accordance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.

(c)

All towels, sheets and linens used by masseurs or customers shall be clean and freshly laundered and shall not be reused unless properly laundered and sterilized. Soiled towels, linen, sheets and garments shall be kept in containers provided for this purpose.

(d)

Massage parlors must contain separate dressing and locker facilities for each sex plus provision for safe storage of customers' valuables.

(e)

Massage parlors shall provide separate toilet facilities for each sex. All toilets, lavatory facilities and changing rooms shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Handwashing facilities in good repair with hot and cold running water, along with handwashing detergent or soap and sanitary towels in permanent dispensers, shall be provided in either the toilet room or vestibule thereof. All employees must wash their hands after using the toilet facilities. Legible signs to this effect shall be posted in each toilet facility.

(f)

All employees shall be clean and wear clean outer garments.

(g)

All portions of massage parlors shall be provided with adequate light and ventilation by means of windows or skylights with an area not less than one-eighth of the total floor area, or shall be provided with artificial light and a mechanical ventilating system approved by the building inspection department. When windows or skylights are used for ventilation, at least one-half of the total required window area shall be operable.

(Ord. 73-60 § 1 (part), 1973).