District of Columbia Administrative Code

406 DISEASE OR MEDICAL CONDITION ─ RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGER TO REMOVE, ADJUST, OR RETAIN EXCLUSIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF ILL MASSAGE THERAPISTS OR ANCILLARY EMPLOYEES* 406.1 A manager may reinstate a massage therapist or ancillary employee who was excluded under section 404.1(a) …

500 CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ─ EQUIPMENT, MASSAGE TABLES & CHAIRS 500.1 Massage tables and chairs must be constructed with a smooth, cleanable, nonabsorbent surface, and must be cleaned and sanitized after each massage therapy session. 500.2 Linen storage shelves or cabinets shall b…

501 CLEANING & SANITIZING ─ EQUIPMENT, TABLES, AND CHAIRS 501.1 All instruments, apparatus, equipment, tools, or appliances, and massage tables and chairs which are designed for multiple-use shall be cleaned and sanitized after being used on each customer. 501.2 All instruments, …

502 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ─ EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, DEVICES, AND FIXTURES 502.1 The licensee shall ensure that all instruments, apparatus, equipment, tools, or appliances, furniture, devices, and fixtures, including but not limited to tables or chairs used for massage therapy, are c…

503 SANITATION ─ LINENS & FURNISHINGS 503.1 All massage establishments and health spa facility shall provide a sufficient supply of clean linens for use by customers and massage therapists during the course of a massage therapy session. 503.2 All clean bedding such as pillows and…

504 SANITATION ─ MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT OR HEALTH SPA FACILITY-SUPPLIED LINENS, AND GARMENTS 504.1 Each massage establishment or health spa facility shall provide customers clean, sanitary, opaque linens or garments capable of covering the customer’s specified anatomical areas. 50…

505 SANITATION ─ MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT OR HEALTH SPA FACILITY, ON-SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES 505.1 Massage establishments or health spa facilities that supply and launder their own linens and garments shall launder, fold, and store linens and garments in an area that is clean and we…

506 SANITATION ─ THIRD-PARTY LINEN PROVIDER 506.1 The Department recommends a third-party linen provider be used to provide laundered and sanitized linens to massage establishments and health spa facilities. 506.2 When a third-party linen provider is used, then any linen, towel, …

507 SANITATION ─ FURNISHINGS, USED BEDDING, AND PROHIBITION 507.1 No used bedding, upholstered furniture, or furnishings shall be recovered from any landfill, dump, dumpster or other waste disposal, junkyard, or hospital for the purpose of reuse in a massage establishment or heal…

508 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMER ─ SUPPLIES, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS 508.1 Multi-use personal hygiene products such as lotion, hairspray, or body spray shall be dispensed from a container that prevents the contamination of the product by customers. 508.2 Multi-use per…

509 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF ICE FOR CONSUMPTION 509.1 Ice used in a massage establishment or health spa facility shall be made of water that complies with Chapter 6 of these regulations. 509.2 The licensee, manager, or massage therapist shall adhere to a routine maintenance a…

510 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM MASSAGE THERAPIST ─ MASSAGE SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS 510.1 Massage supplementary aids used for massage therapy shall be of high-quality and used only for the purpose indicated on the product label. Massage supplementary aids include but are limited to:…

511 PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION FROM PRODUCTS ─ MASSAGE SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS 511.1 Massage supplementary aids shall be dispensed in a manner that prevents cross-contamination of the product, or the product dispenser shall be discarded between customers. 511.2 If the massage ther…

512 PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION FROM PRODUCTS ─ MASSAGE SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS, COLD AND SUPERFICIAL HEAT THERAPY PACKS 512.1 Ice packs used for cold therapy shall be commercial grade and specifically designed for repeat use such as in a massage establishment or health spa facilit…

600 SOURCE ─ APPROVED SYSTEM* 600.1 The only approved system for drinking water is the District of Columbia public water system. 600.2 A massage establishment or health spa facility shall not obtain water for its operations from a water system that is not the District of Columbia…

601 SOURCE ─ SYSTEM FLUSHING AND DISINFECTION* 601.1 A drinking water system shall be flushed and disinfected before being placed in service after construction, repair, or modification and after an emergency situation, such as a flood, that may introduce contaminants to the syste…

602 SOURCE ─ BOTTLED DRINKING WATER* 602.1 Bottled drinking water used in a massage establishment or health spa facility shall be obtained from approved sources in accordance with 21 CFR 129.1 − Current good manufacturing practice. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 797…

603 QUALITY ─ STANDARDS* 603.1 Water from a public water system or potable water shall meet the requirements of the applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 141 – National Primary Drinking Water Regulations, and District of Columbia drinking water quality standards. 603.2 Potable wat…

604 QUALITY ─ NONDRINKING WATER* 604.1 A nondrinking water or nonpotable water supply may be used only if its use is approved by the Department. 604.2 Nondrinking water may be used for purposes unrelated to massage establishment or health spa facility’s massage therapy including,…

605 QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY ─ CAPACITY* 605.1 The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the water demands of the massage establishment or health spa facility. 605.2 Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot w…

606 QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY ─ PRESSURE 606.1 Hot and/or cold water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures and equipment that are required to use hot and/or cold water, except that water supplied as specified in section 608.1 in response to a temporary interruption of a…

607 DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY, AND RETENTION ─ SYSTEM 607.1 Water shall be received from the source through the use of an approved public water main, or through one or more of the following, which shall be constructed, maintained, and operated according to the applicable provisions …

608 DISTRIBUTION, DELIVERY, AND RETENTION ─ ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY 608.1 Water meeting the requirements specified in sections 600 through 607 shall be made available for a massage establishment or health spa facility with a temporary interruption of its water supply through: (a…

700 MATERIALS ─ APPROVED MATERIALS, USE* 700.1 A plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to the International Plumbing Code (2006 edition) or most recent edition, Title 12F of the District of Columbia Municipal…

701 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION ─ APPROVED SYSTEM AND CLEANABLE FIXTURES* 701.1 A plumbing system shall be designed, constructed, and installed according to the Plumbing Code. 701.2 A plumbing system shall be of sufficient size and shall be designed, constructed, insta…

702 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION ─ HANDWASHING SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE, AND FLOW* 702.1 All handwashing sinks, including those in toilet rooms, shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100° F) (thirty-eight degrees…

703 HANDWASHING SINKS ─ USE, NUMBER, AND LOCATION 703.1 Handwashing sinks shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 703.2 A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees’ use. 703…

704 HANDWASHING SINKS ─ HANDWASHING CLEANSER, AVAILABILITY, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE 704.1 Each handwashing sink or group of two (2) adjacent sinks shall be provided with hand cleaning liquid or powder. 704.2 Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks …

705 HANDWASHING SINKS ─ DISPOSABLE TOWELS, WASTE RECEPTACLE 705.1 A handwashing sink or group of adjacent sinks that is supplied with disposable towels or suitable drying devices shall be provided with a waste receptacle as specified in section 805.3. Source: Final Rulemaking pub…

706 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION ─ TOILETS AND URINALS 706.1 Toilet facilities shall be provided in accordance with section 707 and the Plumbing Code. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 4902 of the Department o…

707 TOILETS AND URINALS ─ NUMBER, CAPACITY, CONVENIENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY, PROHIBITION* 707.1 Each massage establishment or health spa facility shall maintain toilet facilities for employees, which shall consist of a toilet room or toilet rooms with proper and sufficient water cl…

708 TOILETS AND URINALS ─ TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED 708.1 A toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door, except that this requirement does not apply to a toilet room that is located outside a massage establi…

709 TOILETS AND URINALS ─ TOILET TISSUE, RECEPTACLE COVERED AND AVAILABILITY 709.1 A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. 709.2 A covered receptacle for feminine hygiene products shall be provided, as appropriate, in accordance with section 709.1. 709.3 A to…

710 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION ─ BACKFLOW PREVENTION, AIR GAP* 710.1 An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture or equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than twenty-f…

711 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION ─ BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, DESIGN STANDARD 711.1 A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards for construction, installation, maintenanc…

712 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION ─ CONDITIONING DEVICE, DESIGN 712.1 A water filter, screen, or other water-conditioning device installed on water lines shall be located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. A water filter element shall be of th…

713 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES ─ BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, WHEN REQUIRED* 713.1 A plumbing system shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose …

714 NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES ─ BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, CARBONATOR* 714.1 If an air gap is not provided as specified in section 710, a double check valve with an intermediate vent preceded by a screen of not less than one hundred (100) mesh to twenty-five and four tenths millime…

715 LOCATION AND PLACEMENT ─ BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE 715.1 A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 4902 of the Department of Health …

716 LOCATION AND PLACEMENT ─ CONDITIONING DEVICE 716.1 A water filter, screen, or other water-conditioning device installed on water lines shall be located to facilitate disassembly for periodic servicing and cleaning. 716.2 Fill-and-drain whirlpool spa bathtub pumping and recirc…

717 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ─ PROHIBITING A CROSS CONNECTION* 717.1 A person shall not create a cross connection by connecting a pipe or conduit between the drinking water system and a nondrinking water system or a water system of unknown quality. 717.2 The piping of a nondrink…

718 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ─ SCHEDULING INSPECTION AND SERVICE FOR A WATER SYSTEM DEVICE 718.1 A device such as a water treatment device or backflow preventer shall be scheduled for inspection and service, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and as necessary to …

719 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ─ SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR* 719.1 A plumbing system shall be: (a) Repaired according to the Plumbing Code; and (b) Maintained in good repair. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 4902…

720 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION ─ SERVICE SINKS 720.1 Service sinks and curbed cleaning facilities shall be provided in accordance with section 721 and the Plumbing Code. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 490…

721 SERVICE SINKS ─ NUMBERS AND CAPACITIES 721.1 At least one (1) service sink or one (1) curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water…

722 SEWAGE AND RAINWATER DISPOSAL ─ APPROVED SYSTEM* 722.1 Sewage shall be disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to the Plumbing Code. So…

723 SEWAGE AND RAINWATER DISPOSAL ─ OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER 723.1 Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to applicable District laws and regulations. Source: Final Rulemaking published…

724 SEWAGE AND RAINWATER DISPOSAL ─ CONVEYING SEWAGE* 724.1 Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that a…

800 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ─ BUILDING MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP 800.1 The licensee of a newly constructed, remodeled or renovated massage establishment or health spa facility shall ensure that the design, construction, building materials, and workmanship complies with the District’s…

801 CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION ─ FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND UTILITY LINES 801.1 Except as specified in section 805, the floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable, except th…