(A) All insertable jewelry is to be sterilized and kept in an individual, sterile, closed container, or package with an expiration date.
(B) All jewelry placed in new piercings must be made of one of the following:
(1) Solid 14k (or higher) white or yellow nickel-free gold;
(2) Surgical implant stainless steel, CrNMo 316LVM, ASTM F-138;
(3) Niobium;
(4) Surgical implant grades of titanium;
(5) Solid platinum; and/or
(6) Inert plastics.
(C) Mill certificates from the manufacturer, or an independent assay, must be available to prove material compositions. Jewelry must have a mirror finish and be free of nicks, scratches, burns, and polishing compounds.
(Ord. 2012-1, passed 6-18-2012) Penalty, see § 113.99