D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
SubTilte 25-D. MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND HEALTH SPA FACILITY REGULATIONS |
Chapter 25-D5. CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, SANITATION, AND PREVENTING CONTAMINATION |
Section 25-D501. CLEANING & SANITIZING - EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND CHAIRS
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501.1All instruments, apparatus, equipment, tools, or appliances, and massage tables and chairs which are designed for multiple-use shall be cleaned and sanitized after being used on each customer.
501.2All instruments, apparatus, equipment, tools, or appliances, and massage tables and chairs shall be wiped with a cleaning solution on all surfaces and then sanitized on any portion where the customer has made bare skin or hair contact including hand, head, and face rests, or feet after each customer.
501.3All instruments, apparatus, equipment, tools, or appliances, and massage tables and chairs shall be sanitized by using an U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. E.P.A.) registered sanitizer and in accordance with the U.S. E.P.A. approved label.
501.4Massage establishments and health spa facilities shall maintain adequate supplies for cleaning and sanitizing of all instruments, apparatus, equipment, tools, or appliances, and massage tables and chairs.
501.5Heavy white paper may be substituted for sheets to cover the massage table or chair for single use only. The paper shall be discarded into sanitary solid waste receptacle after the completion of each massage therapy session.