§ 20-14. Inspection necessary.

(a)

No business shall be conducted on licensed premises unless an inspection by the public health department or its authorized representative reveals that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements:

(1)

The walls shall be clean and painted with washable, mold-resistant paint in all rooms where water or steam baths are given. Floors shall be free from any accumulation of dust, dirt, or refuse. All equipment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Towels, linen, and items for personal use of operators and patrons shall be clean and freshly laundered. Towels, cloths, and sheets shall not be used for more than one patron. Heavy, white paper may be substituted for sheets, provided that such paper is changed for every patron. No service or practice shall be carried on within any cubicle, room, booth, or any area within any permitted establishment that is fitted with a door capable of being locked.

(2)

Toilet facilities shall be provided in convenient locations. When five or more massage establishment employees and patrons of different sexes are on the premises at the same time, separate toilet facilities shall be provided. Urinals may be substituted for water closets after one water closet has been provided. Toilets shall be designated as to the sex accommodated therein.

(3)

Lavatories or wash basins provided with both hot and cold running water shall be installed in either the toilet room or a vestibule. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and with sanitary towels.

(4)

The requirements in subsections (a)(1)—(a)(3) of this section shall not apply to an in-office massage therapy establishment.

(b)

The public health department shall certify that the proposed business establishment complies with all of the requirements of this section and shall give or send such certification to the unified government license administrator and chief of police; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall be construed to eliminate other requirements of statute or ordinance concerning the maintenance of premises, nor to preclude authorized inspection thereof.

(Code 1988, § 20-14; Ord. No. O-92-98, § 1, 10-22-1998)