Public bathing establishments (Repealed)

A public bathing establishment, as used in this section, shall include the grounds, bath houses, toilets and other appurtenances of any bathing establishment on or near any stream, natural or artificial pond, or tidal water where bath houses for the use of the public are maintained either free or for hire. No city, town, borough, institution, person, firm or corporation shall operate or maintain any public bathing establishment except after full and literal compliance with the following requirements: (a) Adequate numbers of fly-tight privies or water-flushed toilets and sewage disposal systems shall be constructed and located in such a way as not to contaminate the waters used by the bathers. These accommodations shall be installed with the approval of the local director of health and shall be maintained at all times in a sanitary condition. Separate toilets for men and women shall be provided. The location of all toilets shall be plainly indicated by signs. (b) No water supply shall be available for drinking unless of safe, sanitary quality. (c) The dressing rooms, hallways, toilet rooms, shower rooms or other rooms to which patrons have access shall be kept clean and well ventilated at all times. The floors shall also be treated with chlorine solution or other fungicide daily. No combs or brushes for common use shall be provided for the use of patrons. (d) All persons known or suspected of being afflicted with communicable diseases shall be excluded. (e) No bathing suits or towels shall be furnished to patrons unless such bathing suits or towels have been thoroughly washed with soap and hot water and dried after previous use. (f) Fly-tight depositories shall be provided where necessary for the reception of rubbish, garbage or other refuse or contaminated material and shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.