Hawaiian Gardens Municipal Code Ch. 5.20 Health Clubs

A. For the purposes of this chapter, "health clubs" means any place which has therein a swimming pool, soaking facility such as a spa, tub or any other device in which a person can soak, a steamroom, a sauna or bathing place, including shower baths.

B. For the purposes of this chapter, "health clubs" shall not include:

1. A private residence, condominium, townhouse, trailer park or apartment complex;

2. A place where any treatment is administered in the course of the practice of any healing art or profession under the provisions of the Business and Professions Code or any other statute of the State;

3. A place of employment where bathing facilities for the use of employees are required by law.

(Ord. 412 § 3, 1993)

A permit shall not be issued pursuant to this chapter unless an inspection reveals that the establishment complies with each of the minimum requirements of this chapter and all City codes.

(Ord. 412 § 3, 1993)

A recognizable and readable sign shall be posted at the main entrance identifying the establishment. Such sign shall comply with all requirements of all City ordinances. (See Chapter 18.26.)

(Ord. 412 § 3, 1993)

Adequate bathing, dressing, locker and toilet facilities shall be provided for patrons. A minimum of one dressing room, containing a separate locker for each patron to be served, which locker shall be capable of being locked, as well as a minimum of one toilet and one washbasin shall be provided; however, if male and female patrons are to be served simultaneously at the establishment, separate dressing and separate toilet facilities shall be provided for male and female patrons.

(Ord. 412 § 3, 1993)

A. Hot and cold running water shall be provided at all times.

B. Separate closed cabinets shall be provided for the storage of clean and soiled towels, and shall be plainly marked "clean towels" and "soiled towels."

C. Every establishment for which this subsection requires a license and/or permit shall be maintained and operated in conformity with the following provisions:

1. All walls, ceilings, floors, pools, showers, bathtubs, steamrooms and all other physical facilities for the establishment shall be in good repair and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

2. Clean and sanitary towels shall be provided for each patron of the establishment. No common use of towels or linens shall be permitted.

3. Each permittee shall admit any duly authorized person for the purpose of making an inspection of the premises on behalf of the City.

4. All equipment must be maintained in a good state of repair.

(Ord. 412 § 3, 1993)

A. Licensee shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the business permit, insurance against claims and injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of said business. Evidence of liability insurance shall be filed with the Business License Collector. The minimum amount of insurance shall not be less than the following:

1. General liability. One million dollars per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If commercial general liability or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit;

2. Automobile liability. One million dollars per accident for bodily injury or disease;

3. Employer's liability. One million dollars per accident for bodily injury or disease.

B. Scope of insurance shall include workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California and employer's liability insurance.

C. Licensee shall furnish the Business License Collector with original endorsements effecting coverage. The endorsement shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.

(Ord. 412 § 3, 1993)