Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
041 - OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION (OPOR)
BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING PROGRAM
Chapter 26 - ESTABLISHMENT, INDEPENDENT BOOTH AND SCHOOL OPERATION, SANITATION AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS, AND SAFE PRACTICE PROCEDURES
Section 041-26-26.270 - Health and Safety Standards - Foot Spas, Foot Basins and Spa Liners

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules § 041-26-26.270

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

26.271 As used in this section, "whirlpool foot spa" or "spa" is defined as any basin using circulating water either in a self-contained unit or in a unit that is connected to other plumbing in the establishment.

26.272 As used in this section, "non-whirlpool foot basin" or "foot basin" is defined as any basin, tub, footbath, sink or bowl that holds non-circulating water. After use upon each client, each non-whirlpool foot basin shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following sequential manner:

1. Water shall be drained, and debris shall be removed from the foot basin;

2. The inside surfaces of the foot basin shall be scrubbed and cleaned of all visible residues with a clean brush, soap or detergent, and water;

3. The foot basin shall be disinfected with an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal activity and applied according to the manufacturer's instructions; and

4. The foot basin shall be rinsed, emptied and wiped dry with a clean towel.

26.273 As used in this section, "disposable spa liner" or "spa liner" is defined as a plastic liner designed to be placed within a whirlpool foot spa and discarded after a single-use and which is equipped with a single "non-adhesive" heat-sealed drain tab which, when pulled, allows water to empty directly into a whirlpool foot spa drain.

26.274 As used in this section, "portable whirlpool jet" or "jet" is defined as a magnetic or other circulating device, designed to be placed within a whirlpool foot spa basin in order to circulate water in spas in which disposable spa liners are used.

26.275 Disposable spa liners and portable whirlpool jets may be used in providing spa services to clients. When used, the following sequential procedures shall be performed:

1. After use upon a client, the heat-sealed tab shall be pulled, thereby allowing the water to empty directly into the establishment's plumbing system;

2. The spa liner shall be discarded in a covered trash receptacle;

3. An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant shall be used to sanitize the portable whirlpool jet in accordance with manufacturer's instructions;

4. The spa shall be rinsed with warm water and drained; and

5. All surfaces of the spa basin and foot rest shall be wiped with EPA-registered disinfectant wipes.

26.276 Each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following sequential manner after each client service:

1. Water shall be drained, and debris shall be removed from the spa basin;

2. The spa basin shall be cleaned with soap or detergent and water;

3. An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal disinfectant shall be used to disinfect the spa basin in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; and

4. The spa basin shall be wiped dry with a clean towel.

26.277 At the end of each day and after performing a service on a client, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected as follows: in a sequential manner, the screen and any other removable parts shall be removed; the debris trapped behind the screen shall be removed; and the screen and the inlet, and any other removable parts, shall be properly disinfected in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

26.278 Before replacing the screen, one of the following procedures shall be performed:

1. The screen and any other removable parts shall be washed with a chlorine bleach solution of one-third (1/3) cup of 5.25 percent chlorine bleach to one (1) gallon of water; or

2. The screen and any other removable parts shall be totally immersed in an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity, which shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

26.279 Every other week (bi-weekly), after cleaning and disinfecting as provided in this subsection, each whirlpool foot spa shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following sequential manner:

1. The spa basin shall be filled completely with water and one-third (1/3) cup of 5.25 percent bleach for each one (1) gallon of water;

2. The spa system shall be flushed for 5 to 10 minutes with the chlorine bleach and water solution, or an EPA-registered disinfectant with demonstrated bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal activity, which shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and allowed to sit for 6 to 10 hours;

3. The spa system shall be drained and flushed with water before use upon a client; and

4. The foot basin shall be rinsed, emptied and wiped dry with a clean towel.

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