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, " . " \. "" ~I l>> Public Health; Public Nuisances 810.080 , '. '~ , 3. A massage business must have a janitor's closet for the storage of cleaning supplies. This closet must have mechanical ventilation with 2 cfm per square foot of floor area and a minimum of 20 foot candles of illumination. The closet must include a mop sink. 4. Floors, walls, other structures, and equipment in massage rooms, restrooms and bathrooms used in connection with the massage business must be kept in a state of good repair and sanitary at all times. Linens and other materials must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor in areas protected from contamination. Sanitary towels, wash cloths, cleaning agents and toilet tissue must be made available for each customer. 5. Individual lockers must be made available for use by patrons. These lockers must have separate keys for locking. Instead of individual lockers, massage therapist businesses may provide secure areas designated for storage of personal items belonging to employees and patrons while on the premises. 6. Doors on massage rooms must not have locks, latches or other devices that can secure a door to prevent its being opened. Massage rooms must be constructed with air space between partitions and the ceiling, and be clearly identified by signs. The requirement for an air space does not apply to massage therapist businesses. 7. A separate hand-sink must be accessible and used by a masseur, masseuse, and massage therapist before administering massage on each patron and when hands are soiled. 8. The furniture upon which the patron reclines while receiving a massage must either be covered with approved linen or be washed after each use with a cleaning agent sufficient to prevent the spread of disease. Linens and towels must be changed after each use and laundered by a commercial cleaning establishment or in approved laundry facilities on the premises. Single-use linens must be discarded after each use. 810.075. Submission of Plans and Specifications. A person who constructs, remodels or converts a building for use as a massage business must comply with this code. The person must submit plans and specifications for the layout, arrangement, and plumbing, and construction schedules to the community development department. A building permit may not be issued for such construction, remodeling or alteration until the permit has been approved by the health authority. . 810.080. Inspection of Premises. Massage businesses must be open to inspection by city health, building and license inspectors and police officers during business hours. Upon demartd by a health inspector or police officer, a person engaged in providing services in a licensed premises must identify himself/herself giving hislher true legal name and his/her correct address. Minnetonka City Code 8-17