PHS.7.1.200 Physical Facilities and Environment

(a) Floors in the area where tattoo or body piercing procedures are performed shall be constructed of smooth, durable and non-porous material and shall be maintained in a clean condition and in good repair. Carpeting is prohibited.

(b) Walls and ceilings in the area where tattoo and body piercing procedures are performed shall be light-colored, smooth and easily cleanable.

(c) Tattoo and body-piercing application areas shall maintain a minimum illumination of fifty (50) footcandles.

(d) The establishment and all facilities used in connection with the establishment shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and vermin-free condition.

(e) Tattoo and body piercing areas shall be completely separated from any living quarters by floor-to-ceiling partitioning and solid doors which are kept closed during business hours. A direct outside entrance to the tattoo or body piercing establishment shall be provided.

(f) All tattoo and body piercing establishments shall have a public toilet and hand washing facility which is separated from any living area. Toilet room fixtures shall be kept clean and in good repair. An easily cleanable covered waste receptacle shall be provided in the toilet room.

(g) At least one (1) hand washing facility shall be conveniently located in the tattoo or body piercing area, in addition to what is provided in the toilet room. Anti-bacterial soap in a dispenser and single-service towels for drying hands shall be provided at all hand washing facilities. Hot and cold potable water under pressure shall be available at all hand washing facilities, except that tempered water rather than hot water may be provided.

(h) Easily cleanable waste containers with non-absorbent, durable plastic liners shall be used for disposal of all tissues, towels, gauze pads and other similar items used on a patron. Infectious waste, including sharps waste, shall be stored and disposed of in a manner approved by the Division.

(i) A panel or other barrier of sufficient height and width to effectively separate a patron on whom a procedure is being performed from any unwanted observers or waiting patrons shall be in place or readily available at the patron's request.

(j) No smoking or consumption of food or drink is permitted in the area where a tattoo or body piercing procedure is performed, except that patrons may consume a non-alcoholic beverage during the procedure.

(k) No animals, except for those that provide services to persons with disabilities, are permitted in a tattoo or body piercing establishment.