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 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 8. BUSINESSES
 Article VI. SAUNA AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS

  § 8-164. Construction and maintenance requirements.  

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  • Any person who maintains a sauna or massage establishment as defined in section 8-159 shall construct its facilities and maintain same in accordance with the following regulations:

    (1)

    All sauna rooms, massage parlors and all restrooms used in connection therewith shall be constructed of materials and maintained so that they are impervious to moisture, bacteria, mold, or fungus growth.

    (2)

    Shower rooms must be finished in tile or equal material with proper floor drains.

    (3)

    Each sauna establishment having two or more massage rooms shall be required to have a separate restroom for men and women, and provided with mechanical ventilation with two cubic feet per minute per square foot of floor area, a minimum of 15 footcandles of illumination, a handwashing sink equipped with hot and cold running water under pressure, sanitary towels and a soap dispenser.

    (4)

    Each sauna or massage establishment shall have a janitor's closet which shall be provided for the storage of cleaning supplies.

    (5)

    Floors, walls and equipment in sauna rooms, massage parlors, restrooms and in bathrooms used in connection therewith must be kept in a state of good repair and sanitary at all times. Linens and other materials shall be stored at least six inches off the floor. Sanitary towels, washcloths, cleaning agents and toilet tissue must be available for each customer.

    (6)

    Individual lockers shall be made available for use by each customer. Such lockers shall have a separate key for locking.

    (7)

    Doors on massage rooms shall not be locked, but shall contain an adequate door latch for privacy. All massage rooms shall be clearly identified by door plates or signs.

    (8)

    Each sauna or massage establishment shall have approved fire extinguishers, fire exits designated by fire exit signs.

    (9)

    If any provision of this section is inconsistent with a comparable and applicable provision of the building code, the provision of the building code shall govern to the extent of such inconsistence.

    (10)

    The establishment shall permit inspection of the premises at any time during business hours by building inspectors, fire inspectors, health inspectors, and law enforcement officers.

    (11)

    Entrance doors during business hours shall be open to the public the same as any other business.

(Code 1984, § 7-7-6)