(A) Water supply. An adequate supply of hot (minimum 100°F) and cold running water, at proper temperatures, from a municipal or approved private source shall be provided for services, for customers, cleanliness of employees and for washing floors, walls, ceiling and equipment. All sinks in the establishment must have hot and cold running water at all times. Hot water at faucet shall not exceed 110°F.
(B) Plumbing and waste disposal.
(1) All plumbing fixtures must be protected against back-flow and shall be clean and free from defects. Waster water shall be discharged into municipal sewers, where available, or into an approved on-site sewage disposal system.
(2) Plumbing fixtures shall be of impervious material and of a type that is easily cleanable. They shall be free from cracks and from parts that are not readily accessible for cleaning. They shall be of a type that does not constitute a hazard to a public water supply through back siphonage or cross-connection.
(3) All plumbing installation and fixtures shall conform to applicable building and plumbing codes.
(4) Shampoo sinks shall be used for barbering, hairdressing and cosmetology work only.
(5) A utility sink shall be provided for proper cleaning of surfaces, equipment and the mixing of chemicals.
(6) At least one hand wash facility shall be located in each private treatment room and in each work area in order to provide for proper hand washing before each customer for the customer and the technician. Each hand-washing sink shall have a soap dispenser and disposable towels for hand drying. Hand wash signs shall be posted at all hand sinks, designating sinks as such.
(7) A mop sink must be provided for cleaning the facility.
(C) Toilet facilities.
(1) Adequate toilet facilities with hand wash sinks must be provided for customers and employees. The facilities and washbasins shall be kept clean and in working order.
(2) Mechanical ventilation or an operational window is required.
(3) Bathroom facility shall provide a hand sink with hot and cold running water, a sanitary soap dispenser, toilet paper and single-use paper towels for customers and employees.
(4) The use of common soap for more than one person is prohibited.
(5) A covered refuse receptacle shall be provided in the ladies' room and/or unisex bathroom.
(6) The door to the toilet room must be self-closing.
(D) Lighting. Lighting shall be sufficient to provide adequate illumination in the work area. Illumination shall be equal to or greater than 50 foot candles per square foot.
(E) Ventilation. The establishment shall be properly and adequately ventilated to remove excess heat, vapors and odors. All windows and doors shall be effectively screened against insects, rodents and other vermin and/or pests.
(F) Floors, walls and ceilings.
(1) Floors shall be nonporous and of such construction as to be easily cleaned. Floors where hair cutting, styling, tinting, shampooing or manicuring, including pedicuring, or where chemicals for bleaching hair are used, shall have hard and washable surfaces. Floors shall be kept clean and in good repair.
(2) Hair clippings or nail clippings shall not be allowed to accumulate on floors or chairs. Hair and nail clippings shall be removed after each and every patron served.
(3) Ceilings shall be kept in good repair. Cracks in floors, walls and ceilings shall be repaired so as to prevent the harboring of insects, rodents, vermin and pests.
(G) Cabinets. Cabinets shall be provided for storage of chemicals, clean linen, towels, blankets and gowns. They shall be kept clean and have tight-fitting doors that shall be kept closed to protect the linen, towels, blankets and gowns from dust and dirt or other contamination.
(H) Refuse.
(1) Refuse containers inside the establishment shall consist of an adequate number of covered garbage containers for hair droppings, paper and other waste material. The refuse containers shall be emptied daily and maintained in a sanitary manner.
(2) Refuse containers stored outside the establishment shall consist of an adequate number of approved garbage receptacles that have tight fitting lids which are kept closed at all times. The garbage receptacles area and property must be maintained in a clean manner and free of litter at all times.
(I) Work stations.
(1) Chemicals and non-chemicals not stored in the original container must be labeled at all stations.
(2) A container of Barbicide, or other approved disinfectant, shall be located at all hair, nail and pedicure stations for brushes and implements to be stored.
(3) Workstations must be kept clean of filing dust, nail clipping and hair.
(Ord. passed 9-8-2008)