Long Beach Municipal Code Ch. 5.70 Public Bathhouses, Health Parlors and Spas

A. "Bathhouse" as used in this Chapter means and includes any establishment that contains any artificial pool, pond, or body of water, the primary use or intended use of which is for swimming or bathing.

B. "Health parlor" or "spa" as used in this Chapter means and includes any premises, structure or portion thereof used or intended to be used for exercising, bodybuilding, body tanning, or any other similar activity associated with physical fitness or well being or attractive appearance, with or without the use of equipment.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

No person shall conduct the business of a bathhouse, health parlor or spa without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Health Department.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

Permits to conduct any business subject to permit under Section 5.70.015 shall be issued by the Health Department upon written application therefor. Such permit shall authorize the applicant to conduct such business on an annual basis or until the permit therefor is suspended or revoked.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

Every person applying for a permit under this Chapter 5.70 shall pay a fee in the amount established by resolution of the City Council adopted pursuant to Section 5.04.040.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

Before granting any permit provided for in Section 5.70.015, the Health Department shall examine the premises wherein it is proposed to conduct such business. It shall ascertain that the following conditions prevail:

A. That the buildings proposed to be used are constructed in such a manner that the rooms may be thoroughly sterilized with soap and water or with a solution of some suitable antiseptic approved by the Health Department;

B. That no rooms are provided as sleeping rooms or no rooms are provided for sexual activities;

C. That the floors are constructed of some impenetrable material, preferably concrete, and that the same are thoroughly scrubbed daily;

D. That separate changing rooms have been provided for males and females, and that no connection exists between the changing rooms;

E. That separate shower baths and separate toilets have been provided for male and female;

F. That all bathing suits, if supplied, are thoroughly washed and disinfected after each use.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)

Whenever it appears to the Health Department that the provisions of this Chapter with reference to any business for which a permit is required under Section 5.70.015 are not being complied with, or that any said business is being conducted in such a manner as to endanger the public health, safety or morals, any permit issued under this Chapter may be suspended by the Health Department pursuant to the provision of Chapter 5.06 of this Title 5.

(Ord. C-6260 § 1 (part), 1986)