[Ord. No. 07-110 §1, 8-14-2007]
For the purposes of this Article, the following terms, phrases
and words shall have the meanings herein expressed:
The condition of being free from readily noticeable dirt,
soil, stain, leftover food particles or other materials not intended
to be a part of the object in question.
The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and
the Environment.
The Director the St. Charles County Department of Community
Health and the Environment or his or her designated representative.
Any person who leases or manages a fitness center; or any
employee of a fitness center assigned as the person in charge.
The condition of being free from infective, physically hurtful
diseased, poisonous, unwholesome or otherwise unhealthful substances
and being completely free from vermin, from the traces of either and
from an environment conducive to the growth of either.
[Ord. No. 07-110 §1, 8-14-2007]
A.
Fitness
center facilities shall meet the following criteria:
1.
All areas shall be kept neat, clean and in good repair. All bathrooms
and shower facilities shall be cleaned daily and a written log shall
be kept on the premises and made available to the department, any
other regulatory authorities or a member of the public upon request.
This log shall include:
2.
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectant
or germicide (iodophor, phenolic or alcohol containing germicide,
or a one to one hundred (1:100) dilution of household bleach and water
(two (2) tablespoons of bleach in one (1) quart of water)) shall be
used after cleaning to disinfect any surface to ensure spread of disease.
3.
All surfaces and equipment shall be made of smooth, non-absorbent,
non-porous material that can withstand repeated use of EPA registered
disinfectants.
4.
The cleaning room or area shall be set up in a manner to provide
distinct, separate areas for cleaning equipment and for the handling
and storage of sterilized equipment. The cleaning area sink shall
be reserved for cleaning only.
5.
Adequate waste receptacles shall consist of a lid and be available
in each workstation for the disposal of trash and debris.
6.
All germicides and disinfectants must be used according to manufacturer's
recommendations.
7.
All chemicals shall be properly labeled and stored.
8.
Pets or other animals shall not be permitted in the facility. Trained
guide or assistance animals for the disabled and fish in aquariums
in the waiting area are exempted.
[Ord. No. 07-110 §1, 8-14-2007]
A.
Facility Permits. No person shall operate a fitness center
without written approval and a corresponding valid recreational facilities
permit from the department.
B.
Every
fitness center shall display without obstruction in a conspicuous
place designated, designed and supplied by the department:
1.
Notice stickers/placards that inform the public that the establishment
is subject to inspection by the department.
2.
Sign giving information on filing a complaint about the sanitation
of the center with the department.
3.
Notification to the public that the most recent inspection report
and current cleaning schedule records are available for public viewing.
[Ord. No. 07-110 §1, 8-14-2007]
A.
The
facility owner of every fitness center shall establish a written exposure
control plan applying to all employees and customers of the facility
and shall be kept on the premises and made available to the department,
any other regulatory authorities or a member of the public upon request.
B.
The
exposure control plan shall include procedures within a facility describing
how the cleaning and sanitizing of fitness equipment, fitness workout
rooms and bathrooms will be implemented. The exposure control plan
shall contain procedures on disease outbreak reporting.
