The purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum standards for the regulation and licensing of public bathhouses, saunas and similar facilities, and the operators and employees thereof, in the interests of the public health and welfare of the citizens of the City; and to proscribe activities and practices which may be detrimental. (Ord. 2546 § 2 (part), 2010: Ord. 1562 § 1 (part), 1990).