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A tattoo establishment must be a minimum of 60 square feet for one tattoo artist and 40 square feet for each additional artist. A tattoo establishment must be physically separated from facilities used for purposes other than tattooing. Floors, walls and ceilings of the tattooing area must be smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent and in good repair. A minimum of 30-footcandles of light must be provided for applying the tattoo and a minimum of ten-footcandles for general lighting.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-24) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
An easily accessible hand-washing facility supplied with warm, potable, running water must be provided in or directly adjacent to the tattooing area. Each hand-washing facility must be provided with liquid soap and single-use paper towels.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-25) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
Tables, chairs and other general-use equipment must be constructed of plastic, metal with enamel or porcelain coating, or stainless steel. General-use equipment must be maintained in an easily cleanable condition. Covered waste containers with single-use plastic liners must be provided.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-27) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
Animals other than guide dogs are prohibited in tattoo establishments. Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited within ten feet of the tattooing area. Tattoo establishments may not be used for activities which are not directly associated with the practice of tattooing.
(1992 Code, § 38.5-28) (Ord. 54-93, passed 7-6-1993)
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