Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 211 - RULES RELATING TO MICROPIGMENTATION
Section 144-211-3 - SANITARY FACILITIES

1. All private water supplies shall be subject to inspection at all times and no water from such source shall be used or supplied to the public unless samples therefrom have been tested and approved by the Department within the preceding twelve (12) month period.

2. A copy of the water analysis from a state approved testing facility, shall be available on the premises.

3. All water, not piped into the micropigmentation establishment directly from the source, shall be transported, handled, stored and dispensed in a sanitary manner.

1. Water-carried sewage: All water carried sewage shall be disposed of by means of:

1. Screening: Effective control measures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of any and all vermin from the establishment.

2. Animals: Live animals, including birds and turtles, shall be excluded from the establishment, and from adjacent areas under the control of the license holder. Patrol dogs accompanying security or police officers, guide dogs, accompanying blind persons, hearing ear guide dogs accompanying deaf and hearing impaired persons or a guide dog trainer, shall be permitted in the establishment. The security person, police officer, blind person, deaf and hearing impaired person and guide dog trainer shall be responsible for their dogs in public accommodations.

3. The room in which micropigmentation is done shall have an area of not less than 150 square feet. The area designated for the practice of the art of micropigmentation will be separated from any waiting or common area by a wall not less than 4 feet in height and will be separated from other treatment areas for privacy and health purposes.

4. The entire premises and all facilities used in connection therewith shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, vermin free condition and in good repair.

5. The working area should be separated from other treatment areas for health and safety precautions in regards to fumes and hair clippings, etc., that could render the working area unsanitary. Procedure must be done in a clean environment.

1. At least 10 foot-candles of light intensity shall be provided at a distance of thirty inches (30") above the floor throughout the micropigmentation room and at least 25 foot-candles of light shall be maintained at the place and on surfaces, materials, and equipment where micropigmentation is being performed.

1. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair. All surfaces shall be easily cleanable and smooth.

2. All walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures shall be kept clean, in good repair, and be easily cleanable.

3. Studs, joists and rafters shall not be left exposed in waiting rooms, toilet rooms, or the room in which micropigmentation is being done.

4. Light fixtures, decorative material, and similar equipment, and material attached to walls or ceilings, shall be kept clean.

1. A toilet and lavatory shall be located in or adjacent to the micropigmentation establishment and shall be accessible to the micropigmentation operator and client at all times that the micropigmentation establishment is open for business. Toilet and lavatory shall not be available to the general public.

2. A lavatory with hot and cold running water, under pressure, preferably from a combination supply fixture shall be located in the room where micropigmentation is performed. Anti-bacterial hand cleanser and sanitary towels shall be provided.

3. Toilet rooms shall be vented.

4. The use of common towels and cups shall be prohibited.

5. A covered waste receptacle shall be provided in the restroom.