Bathing Establishment without Pool (Steam Room, Sauna and Spray Ground)
The Bathing Establishment without a Pool permit is required to install, operate or construct a bathing establishment without a pool (a Steam Room, Sauna or Spray Ground) in New York City.
The permit approval process is comprised of three parts:
- Part I: Application Review
- Part II: Construction Inspection
- Part III: Permit Review and Issuance
Approval of the permit will be granted when the pool is designed, constructed and completed in accordance with the New York City Health Code and The New York State Sanitary Code, linked below under Additional Information. Final approval of the permit may include other requirements determined as necessary by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's (DOHMH) Office of Public Health Engineering.
Review the Bathing Establishment Without a Pool Permit Instructions for requirements and documentation needed to apply for this permit.
Bathing Establishment (no pool) Permit Application Instructions
If you are submitting an application for a Spray Ground, please read about the additional forms and documents required for this permit.
Completed PHE Form 100 - Application for Approval of Plans and Specifications
Completed PHE Form 88 - Statement by Filing Engineer
Obtain a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy from the New York City Department of Buildings showing that specific usage on the corresponding floor is approved. A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Acceptance from the Department of Buildings is acceptable.
Refer to the Requirements Checklist for basic documentation and other requirements needed to apply for a permit from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), some of which depend on the type of business that will be given the permit.
Proof of Worker's Compensation and Disability Insurance, including the name of the insurance carrier, the policy number, and the expiration date must be submitted when you apply for a permit and when you renew. Or, if exempt, a copy of Form CE-200 stamped by the Worker's Compensation Board with the New York State-assigned Exemption Certificate Number. The certificate must list the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Certificate Holder.
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Disability Benefits Insurance
All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
You can review and pay outstanding violations at 66 John St, 10th floor, New York, N.Y. 10038 or by going to nyc.gov/citypay and selecting option #6.
Fines may also be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.
List of accepted payment methods.
- Personal Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene)
- Certified Check (made payable to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - if paying in person)
- Check (Company Check made payable to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - if paying in person)
- Check (Government Check made payable to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - if paying in person)
- Money Order (made payable to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - if paying in preson)
- American Express (If paying in person or on line)
- Discover (If paying in person or on line)
- MasterCard (If paying in person or on line)
- Visa (If paying in person or on line)
To view the relevant Health Codes for this permit, go to www.nyc.gov/healthcode, and select Article 165.
Applying for an NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) permit does not satisfy the regulatory requirements of other City and State Agencies. It is the business owner's responsibility to apply for all other permits, licenses, and authorizations required by other City and State Agencies. Failure to comply with all relevant regulations, including those under the jurisdiction of other Agencies, may result in the suspension of DOHMH permits until proof of compliance is provided.
Carefully review all documentation required to apply for this permit.
Bathing Establishment (no pool) Permit Application Instructions
If you are submitting an application for a Spray Ground, please read about the additional forms and documents required for this permit.
Renewals may be submitted online via the NYC Online Licensing system. Registration is required. You will not be permitted to renew a permit if you have outstanding fines. You can pay fines online before renewing.
To renew online for the first time, you will need the Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on your Renewal Notice for each permit or license you hold. The PIN will allow you to link your existing records to one single online account. You only need to use your PIN to link to each permit or license record once.
If you do not have access to your Renewal Notice, you may obtain your PIN(s) by completing an online PIN Request Form or by calling 311.
Note: If you need to upload any documents, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Silverlight application.
You may renew your permit in person at the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center. If you send someone to renew for you, they must present an Authority to Act on your behalf.