In addition, to comply with all of the requirements of this code, mobile tattoo/body-piercing vehicles and operators working from the mobile tattoo and body-piercing establishment shall also comply with all of the following requirements.
(A) Mobile tattoo and body-piercing businesses are permitted for use only at special events lasting 14 calendar days or less. Permits must be obtained at least 14 days prior to the event, and no tattoo or body-piercing procedures are to be performed prior to a permit being issued. Permit holders are responsible for ensuring that all other local agency regulations are complied with, such as, but not limited to, zoning and business license requirements.
(B) Tattoos and/or body-piercings performed pursuant to this section shall be done only from an enclosed vehicle such as a trailer or mobile home, having an interior floor space of at least 100 square feet. No tattoos or body-piercing procedures shall be performed outside of the enclosed vehicle.
(C) The mobile tattoo/body-piercing business shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting. Operable windows shall have tight-fitting screens.
(D) Mobile tattoo/body-piercing businesses must have approved sterilization equipment available, in accordance with all requirements of the section on sterilization of equipment.
(E) The mobile tattoo and body-piercing business shall be used only for the purpose of performing tattoos or body-piercing procedures. No habitation or cooking is permitted inside the vehicle.
(F) The mobile tattoo and body-piercing business shall be equipped with an equipment-washing sink and a separate hand-sink for the exclusive use of the operator, for hand washing and preparing the client for the tattoo or body-piercing procedures. The hand-sink shall be supplied with hot and cold running water under pressure to a mixing type faucet, and antimicrobial liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers. An adequate supply of potable water shall be maintained for the mobile tattoo and body- piercing business at all times during operation.
(G) All liquid wastes shall be stored in an adequate storage tank with capacity at least 50% greater than the capacity of the onboard potable water supply. Liquid wastes shall be disposed of at a site approved by the Department.
(H) A hand-sink shall be supplied with hot and cold running water under pressure to a mixing type faucet; antimicrobial liquid soap and paper towels in dispensers.
(I) All tattoo/body-piercing operators working in a mobile tattoo/body-piercing business must comply with the operator requirements of this code.
(J) No animals, except service animals of clients shall be allowed in the mobile tattoo/body-piercing business at any time.
(K) Mobile tattoo/body-piercing businesses must receive an initial inspection at a location specified by the Department prior to use to ensure compliance with structural requirements. Additional inspections will be performed at every event where the mobile tattoo/body-piercing is scheduled to operate.
(Ord. 2008-3, passed 3-24-2008) Penalty, see § 115.99