- (a) Each massage school shall be maintained in accordance with applicable state and local health and safety codes and regulations.
(b) A massage school and all fixed equipment shall be:
- (1) thoroughly cleaned on a routine basis;
- (2) rendered free from harmful organisms by the application of an accepted bactericidal agent;
- (3) in good working condition at all times; and
- (4) adequately ventilated.
- (c) Toilet facilities shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times. Restrooms shall not be used as storage rooms.
- (d) Each massage school shall provide hand washing facilities, including hot and cold running water, located near or adjacent to the toilet room or rooms.
- (e) All trash containers must be emptied daily and kept clean.
- (f) Disposable sheets, towels, or protectors which cannot be disinfected must be disposed of in a waste receptacle immediately after use.
- (g) Furniture, equipment, and other fixtures shall be of a washable material and kept clean and in good repair. Electrical equipment shall be kept sanitary and safe at all times.
- (h) Clean linens shall be used on each client.
- (i) After linens have been used once, they must be deposited in a partially closed or fully closed container and shall not be used again until properly laundered and disinfected in chlorinated bleach and hot water.
- (j) Lubricants, including oils, must be kept in closed containers.
Source Note:The provisions of this §117.54 adopted to be effective November 1, 2017, 42 TexReg 4991; amended to be effective February 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 543.