NAC640C.270. Bathing facilities.

     1. If a bathing facility other than a shower is used in a massage establishment, the bathing facility must:

     (a) Have floors that are slip-resistant, easily cleaned and coved to a height of 4 inches;

     (b) If an artificial surface made from resilient materials is used for the floor, be vacuumed with a wet vacuum frequently, to keep the floor clean and free from accumulated moisture;

     (c) Have interior walls and ceiling finishes which are easily cleaned and are impervious to water; and

     (d) If there is more than one bathing facility, be separated by a nonporous, nonabsorbent floor.

     2. A massage therapist shall ensure that:

     (a) An effective watertight joint between the wall and the floor is maintained in a bathing facility that is used in a massage establishment; and

     (b) Any rubber or impervious mats that are used in the bathing facility are cleaned, sanitized and dried between uses.

     3. If a shower is provided in a massage establishment, the shower must:

     (a) Have compartments which are impervious to water to a height of 6 feet above the floor;

     (b) Have a floor that is furnished with a nonslip impervious surface; and

     (c) Have tempered glass or acrylic glass doors if the doors are made of glass or a substitute for glass.

     4. A massage therapist shall ensure that all bathing facilities provided for use in a massage establishment satisfy the requirements of chapters 444 of NRS and NAC.

     5. As used in this section:

     (a) “Bathing facility” includes, without limitation, a spa, shower, bathtub, sauna and steam bath.

     (b) “Spa” means a pool primarily designed for therapeutic use which is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each user. The term includes units which employ hydrojet circulation, hot water, cold water, mineral water or air induction bubbles, or any combination thereof.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Massage Therapists by R009-07, eff. 6-17-2008)