Nev. Admin. Code § 640C.270

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 640C.270 - Bathing facilities

1. If a bathing facility other than a shower is used in a massage establishment, reflexology establishment or structural integration establishment, the bathing facility must:

(a) Have floors that are slip-resistant and easily cleaned;

(b) If an artificial surface made from resilient materials is used for the floor, be vacuumed with a wet vacuum frequently, to keep the floor clean and free from accumulated moisture;

(c) Have interior walls and ceiling finishes which are easily cleaned and are impervious to water; and

(d) If there is more than one bathing facility, be separated by a nonporous, nonabsorbent floor.

2. A massage establishment, reflexology establishment or structural integration establishment or the holder of a certificate shall ensure that:

(a) An effective watertight joint between the wall and the floor is maintained in a bathing facility that is used in a massage establishment, reflexology establishment or structural integration establishment; and

(b) Any rubber or impervious mats that are used in the bathing facility are cleaned, sanitized and dried between uses.

3. If a shower is provided in a massage establishment, reflexology establishment or structural integration establishment, the shower must:

(a) Be impervious to water to a height of 6 feet above the floor;

(b) Have a floor that is furnished with a nonslip impervious surface; and

(c) Have tempered glass or acrylic glass doors if the doors are made of glass or a substitute for glass.

4. A massage establishment, reflexology establishment or structural integration establishment shall ensure that all bathing facilities provided for use in the massage establishment, reflexology establishment or structural integration establishment satisfy the requirements of chapters 444 of NRS and NAC.

5. As used in this section:

(a) "Bathing facility" includes, without limitation, a spa, shower, table shower, Vichy shower, bathtub, balneotherapy tub, sauna and steam bath.

(b) "Spa" means a pool primarily designed for therapeutic use which is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each user. The term includes units which employ hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral water or air induction bubbles, or any combination thereof.

Nev. Admin. Code § 640C.270

Added to NAC by Bd. of Massage Therapists by R009-07, eff. 6-17-2008; A by R108-17AP, eff. 2/27/2018; A by R128-20A, eff. 9/20/2022; A by R128-20A, eff. 9/20/2022; A by R017-24A, eff. 6/5/2024

NRS 640C.320 and 640C.330