All establishments must meet the following structural standards in order to qualify for a permit to operate:
(A) Any new or remodeled establishment shall obtain the appropriate planning and building permits from the local building authority if applicable.
(B) A minimum of 45 square feet of floor space for must be provided for each procedure area. The procedure area(s) must be separated from the retail sales area, hair salon area, or any other area that may cause potential cross-contamination of work surfaces. Items such as dividers, curtains, or partitions shall separate multiple procedure areas.
(C) Each establishment shall have a readily accessible hand sink, separate from the public or employees restroom, which is equipped with:
(1) Hot and cold running water under pressure.
(2) Non hand operated faucet controls such as wrist or foot operated.
(3) Liquid hand soap.
(4) Single use paper towels.
(5) An “approved” waste receptacle.
(D) Every body art establishment shall have at least one available bathroom equipped with a toilet and a hand lavatory. The hand lavatory shall be supplied with:
(1) Hot and cold running water under pressure.
(2) Liquid hand soap.
(3) Single use paper towels.
(4) An “approved” waste receptacle.
(5) An automatic self-closing door.
(6) Adequate ventilation.
(E) The body art establishment shall have an artificial light source equivalent to 20 foot-candles at three feet above the floor. At least 100 foot-candles of light shall be provided at the level where body art procedures are performed, where sterilization takes place, and where instruments and sharps are assembled.
(F) All procedure surfaces shall be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Procedure surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized after each client.
(G) All ceilings shall be in good condition and repair.
(H) All walls and floors shall be free of open holes or cracks and washable.
(I) All facilities shall be maintained in good working order.
(J) All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
(K) No establishment shall be used or occupied for living or sleeping quarters.
(L) Only service animals or service animals in training may be allowed in the establishment. No animals shall be allowed in the procedure area(s).
(M) Effective measures shall be taken by the operator to prevent entrance, breeding, and harborage of insects, vermin, and rodents in the establishment.
(N) No smoking shall be allowed inside of establishment or procedure area pursuant to Cal. Labor Code § 6404.5.
(O) A copy of this chapter shall be available at all times on the premises.
(Ord. 907, § 1 (part), 2012)