Establishments
Massage establishments are fixed, physical locations where practitioners offer massage. Owners and operators must have a General Massage Establishment or a Sole Practitioner Massage Establishment permit.
Massage establishments must:
- Be closed between 10pm and 8am
- Have restrooms and hand washing facilities with enough materials
- Have enough lighting (at least 108 lux or 10 foot candles)
- Not be used for residential purposes
- Not have too many personal items inside
- Have exterior doors stay unlocked while the establishment is open
- Have interior doors to massage rooms without locks
- Not have alcoholic beverages and drugs stored, consumed, or brought into the establishment
- Post human trafficking posters and information in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and other appropriate languages. You can get a poster at the Permit Center:
49 South Van Ness Avenue
Read SF Health Code Article 29 to learn more about the requirements.
Practitioners
A massage practitioner is anyone who performs massage for pay.
Massage practitioners must:
- Have a Massage Therapy License from the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) or the City
- Have a copy of the license with them
- Remain fully clothed
- Have a Business Registration Account through the Treasurer & Tax Collector if they are a private contractor
Last updated April 16, 2024