Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 5.00 - Operation of Aesthetics Schools and Post-secondary Institutions
Section 5.06 - Equipment

Universal Citation: 240 MA Code of Regs 240.5

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Every school shall have, and shall maintain in good working condition, appropriate equipment sufficient to support the curriculum for its entire student body. The following equipment is the minimum required for an aesthetics school and, unless otherwise noted, for every six students enrolled in an aesthetics course:

(a) One galvanic-high frequency-steam vaporizer- brush-facial machine;

(b) Two cold light magnifying lamps;

(c) Two infra red lamps;

(d) Two treatment chairs;

(e) One unit for iontophoresis and desincrustation for every 12 students;

(f) Two vaporizer machines;

(g) Wax melting equipment to accommodate single-use wax application for depilation of the face and body;

(h) One high frequency unit with electrodes for every 12 students; and

(i) Sink with hot and cold running water separate from the lavatories.

(2) One of the following methods must be used to disinfect instruments and equipment after use on any patron or model:

(a) FDA-approved dry heat sterilizer;

(b) Autoclave;

(c) 70% isopropyl alcohol for at least ten minutes;

(d) Antiseptics and disinfectants (hospital grade required); or

(e) A 10% solution of chlorine bleach mixed with water and no other chemicals.

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