Construction and maintenance requirements.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 412A.06
in effectSec. 412A.06. - Construction and maintenance requirements.
The following requirements shall apply to the construction and maintenance of all adult massage parlors:
(1) All adult massage parlors and restrooms and bathrooms used in connection therewith shall be constructed of materials which are impervious to moisture, bacteria, mold or fungus growth. The floor-to-wall and wall-to-wall joints shall be constructed to provide a sanitary cove with a minimum radius of one (1) inch.
(2) All restrooms used in connection with all adult massage parlors shall be provided with mechanical ventilation with two (2) cubic feet per minute per square foot of floor area, a minimum of fifteen (15) footcandles of illumination, a hand-washing sink equipped with hot and cold running water under pressure, sanitary towels and a soap dispenser.
(3) Each adult massage parlor established shall have a janitor's closet, which shall be provided for the storage of cleaning supplies. Such closet shall have mechanical ventilation with two (2) cubic feet per minute per square foot of floor area and a minimum of ten (10) footcandles of illumination. Such closet shall include a mop sink.
(4) Floors, walls and equipment in adult massage parlors, restrooms and in bathrooms used in connection therewith must be kept in a state of good repair and sanitary at all times. Linens and other materials shall be stored at least six (6) inches off the floor. Sanitary towels, wash cloths, cleaning agents and toilet tissue must be made available for each customer.
(5) Individual lockers shall be made available for use by patrons. Such lockers shall have separate keys for locking.
(6) Doors on massage rooms shall not be locked during the giving of a massage. All massage rooms shall be clearly marked by signs.
(7) All massage tables, bath tubs, shower stalls, bath areas and floors shall have surfaces which can be readily disinfected.
(8) Separate bathing, dressing, locker, toilet, massage room facilities shall be provided for female and male patrons.
(9) The premises shall have adequate equipment for disinfecting and sanitizing nondisposable instruments and materials used in administering massages. Such nondisposable instruments and materials shall be disinfected after use on each patron.
(C.F. No. 93-1644, § 21, 12-30-93)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITXXIXLI_CH412AADMAPA_S412A.06COMAREFetched: 11/1/2026