New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 28 - BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND HAIRSTYLING
Subchapter 2 - SHOP LICENSES
Section 13:28-2.5 - Physical requirements for cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding shops applying for initial shop license

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:28-2.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) All licensed cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding shops shall contain at least 350 square feet of floor space. An additional 50 square feet of floor space shall be provided for every work station in excess of two.

1. Each shop shall contain at least one lavatory. Lavatories shall include a toilet, hand washing facilities and a door.

2. All shops shall contain the following::
i. At least one shampoo basin with hot and cold running water and a reclining chair;

ii. For barbering shops only, at least one chair with an adjustable headrest suitable for performing shaving services;

iii. A designated area for cleaning and disinfecting implements and tools;

iv. One ultrasonic unit for cleaning metal implements and tools;

v. A clean, closed receptacle for storage of sanitized implements and tools at each work station;

vi. A closed container for clean linens;

vii. A closed container for soiled linens;

viii. A closed waste container accessible to each work station;

ix. Hair drying facilities and/or hair drying equipment;

x. A dispensary or place where supplies are prepared and dispensed; and

xi. Such other equipment as is necessary to provide those services offered by the shop in a safe and sanitary manner.

(b) Cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding shops shall display a permanent sign indicating the name of the shop, which shall be clearly visible to the general public from the exterior of the shop.

(c) Where application is made to issue a new shop license for premises that had been licensed by the former Board of Barber Examiners or the former Board of Beauty Culture Control, or for premises that operated as hair braiding shops prior to January 2, 2019, and the shop premises do not meet the minimum requirements of this section, the Board may, in its discretion, waive one or more of the requirements of this section for good cause shown. Such waiver will not be granted where the failure to meet minimum requirements may result in the inability of the shop owner to provide authorized services in a safe and sanitary manner.

(d) All cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, and hair braiding shops shall display the following notice, as applicable, to the services offered in the shop, in a location clearly visible to all patrons:

NOTICE

This shop and the operators herein are licensed to engage in the practice of cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, or hair braiding by the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, an agency of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Any member of the consuming public having a complaint concerning the manner in which this practice is conducted may notify the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling or the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, PO Box 45003, Newark, New Jersey 07101, www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/complaint/cosmocom.pdf.

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