(A) All supplies that come into contact with the piercing station should be in single-portion form, including, but not limited to, anti-bacterial ointments, iodine swabs, alcohol wipes, and corks. These packages must be wiped down with a hospital level, hard surface disinfectant and air dried prior to being stored in very clean, closed containers.
(B) All oral piercing shall be preceded by the client performing a one-minute, vigorous application of an antiseptic mouthwash.
(C) All insertable jewelry is to be sterilized and kept in an individual sterile closed container.
(D) All jewelry placed in new piercings must be made of one of the following, and mill certificates from the manufacturer, or an independent assay, must be available to prove material composition:
(1) Solid 14k, or higher, white or yellow nickel-free gold;
(2) Surgical implant stainless steel, CrNMo 316LVM, ASTM F-l 38;
(3) Niobium;
(4) Surgical implant grades of titanium;
(5) Solid platinum; or
(6) Inert plastics.
(E) Jewelry must have a mirror finish and be free of nicks, scratches, burrs, and polishing compounds.
(Ord. 2018-1, passed 1-9-2018)