(A) Tattoo and body piercing facilities shall be equipped with artificial light sources equivalent to at least 20 footcandles of light at a distance of 30 inches above the floor throughout the establishment. A minimum of 70 footcandles of light shall be provided at the level where the tattooing is being performed. Spotlighting may be used to achieve this required degree of illumination.
(B) Tattoo and body piercing areas shall be separated from waiting patrons, or observers, by a non-absorbent panel, a door, or by a minimum of a ten-foot distance apart. If, however, the patron is a minor, then the parent/legal guardian must be present during the procedure. If the facility allows it, the patron may sign a written consent allowing an observer to watch the procedure without space restrictions.
(C) All walls and floors near equipment used for tattooing and body piercing activities shall be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable surfaces, and be maintained in a sanitary manner at all times.
(D) During a procedure, a facility shall place single use disposable barriers on equipment that cannot be sterilized. Barriers shall be discarded immediately after each use. If used, disposable table or chair paper, or cover, shall be changed between patrons.
(E) Lavatory facilities shall be available to employees at all times the facility is open for operation, and they must be located within the same physical structure/building. The lavatory(s) shall be equipped with a toilet, hand sink, and covered waste receptacle.
(F) An additional hand sink, other than the one located in the lavatory, shall be located in close proximity (within 25 feet) of each artist’s station, and shall be readily accessible, and available, without passing through any door or barrier. These hand sinks shall be supplied with running water at a minimum temperature of 100F, liquid antibacterial soap, paper towels, and a waste receptacle.
(G) Equipment and supplies used in the course of tattoo and body piercing services, or disinfection and sterilization procedures, shall not be stored or utilized within the lavatory.
(H) No tattooing or piercing shall be conducted in any room used as living quarters, or in any room that opens directly into living or sleeping quarters.
(I) Eating, drinking, smoking, or applying cosmetics shall not be allowed in work areas where there is a likelihood of exposure to blood.
(J) Disinfectant solutions shall be:
(1) A hospital grade, tuberculocidal EPA-registered disinfectant; or
(2) Sodium hypochlorite, 0.50% concentration, by volume; the solution shall be dated, and shall not be used if older than 24 hours.
(K) Live animals shall be excluded from areas where tattooing is being conducted. This does not apply to the following:
(1) Patrol dogs accompanying law enforcement; and
(2) Guide dogs.
(Ord. 2012-1, passed 6-18-2012) Penalty, see § 113.99