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In addition to any other requirements set forth in this code the facilities of every massage establishment shall meet the following requirements:

(1) At least one artificial light of not less than 40 watts shall be provided in each room or enclosure where massage services are performed.

(2) Adequate equipment for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used in performing the acts of massage shall be provided.

(3) Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times.

(4) Closed cabinets shall be provided for storage of clean linens.

(5) Adequate bathing, dressing, locker, and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons. This shall include a minimum of one tub or shower, a dressing room containing a separate locker (capable of being locked) for each patron, and a minimum of two toilets and two wash basins, one for males and one for females, located in separate rooms.

(6) A minimum of one separate wash basin shall be provided in each massage establishment for the use of employees.

(7) A minimum of one separate wash basin which provides soap or detergent, and hot and cold running water at all times shall be provided in each massage establishment for the use of employees. Such basin shall be located within, or as close as practicable to, the area devoted to performing of massages services. Sanitary towels shall be provided at each basin.

(8) Pads used on massage tables shall be covered with a durable washable plastic or other waterproof material acceptable to the Los Angeles County health department. (Ord. 505 § 3. 2002 Code § 6-33.8).