D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D810

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 25-D810 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES - MAINTENANCE, CLEANING OF MASSAGE THERAPY ROOMS

810.1

Once a customer is dressed or has moved on to use other massage establishment or health spa amenities, the massage therapy room shall be prepared for the customer as follows:

(a) All used linens and garments shall be removed and placed in proper containers for laundering;

(b) Any single-use items such as used heavy white paper massage table covers shall be disposed in the proper solid waste receptacles;

(c) The massage table shall be cleaned and sanitized, then allowed to air dry;

(d) The massage supply bottles shall be cleaned and sanitized, removing any product on the container from being handled by the massage therapist. The supplies can then be replenished or replaced, as needed;

(e) Any tools and/or equipment that were used for the massage therapy shall be removed for cleaning and sanitizing and replaced, as needed;

(f) Clean linens and/or heavy white paper shall be made readily available to be offered to the next customer; and

(g) Any other cleaning or maintenance that is needed to render the massage therapy room ready for use shall be performed.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-D810

Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009)

Authority: Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarification Act of 2001 ("Act") (effective October 3, 2001), D.C. Law 14-28, D.C. Official Code § 7-731(a)(12) (2008 Repl.), and the Mayor's Order 2006-10 dated January 27, 2006