§ 9-46. Same—Facilities prerequisite to issuance.

(a)

No permit to conduct a massage establishment shall be issued unless an inspection by the director of public health or his authorized representative reveals that the establishment complies with each of the following minimum requirements:

(1)

Construction of rooms used for toilets, tubs, steam baths and showers shall be waterproofed with approved waterproof materials.

(2)

Toilet facilities shall be provided in convenient locations. When five (5) or more employees and patrons of different sexes are on the premises at the same time, separate toilet facilities shall be provided. A single water closet per section be provided for each twenty (20) or more employees or patrons of that sex on the premises at any one (1) time. Urinals may be substituted for water closets after one (1) 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 should be installed in either the toilet room or vestibule. Lavatories or wash basins shall be provided with soap in a dispenser and with sanitary towels.

(b)

The director of public health shall certify that the proposed massage establishment complies with all the requirements of this section and shall give or send such certification to the chief of police or his designee.

(Ord. No. 302, § 15, 8-8-77; Ord. No. 805, § 15, 4-12-07)