New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 28 - BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY AND HAIRSTYLING
Subchapter 6 - SCHOOLS OF COSMETOLOGY AND HAIRSTYLING
Section 13:28-6.38 - Annex classrooms

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:28-6.38

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

(a) An application for approval of a school of cosmetology and hairstyling to conduct an annex classroom separate and apart from the licensed main facility for specific training activities shall be submitted on an application form prescribed and provided by the Board. The application shall specify the location of the annex classroom and the type of instruction to be conducted in the annex classroom, whether cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, skin care specialty, or hair braiding.

1. A licensed school may not have more than one annex classroom. It may be used only by the school under which it is licensed.

2. An inspection of the annex classroom shall be made by an inspector after the minimum equipment has been installed therein, and a report of such inspection shall be made to the Board before a school may be authorized to operate.

3. Schools shall submit a new application pursuant to this rule and obtain Board approval prior to changing the type of instruction offered in the annex classroom.

4. Schools making application to include an annex classroom in their initial school license application will not be charged a separate application fee. Schools making application for an annex classroom after their initial license is issued shall be required to pay a separate application fee.

(b) The minimum requirements for an annex classroom are as follows:

1. The minimum floor space in any annex classroom shall be at least 500 square feet, excluding offices, reception, locker, and lavatory space, for the first 25 students.
i. For every student thereafter, there shall be 20 square feet of floor space per cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, barbering, manicuring, and hair braiding student and 25 square feet of floor space per skin care specialty student.

ii. The space provided for any annex classroom shall not be considered part of the minimum space required for a school license and shall not exceed the 2,250 square footage work space requirement of the primary school location. The annex classroom shall comply with all applicable requirements in this subchapter.

2. Each annex classroom shall possess and operate equipment adequate and sufficient for the courses of instruction administered. This equipment shall be modern, installed in accordance with standard building codes or safety regulations, and operated in conformity with standard safety regulations. The minimum equipment required for all annex classrooms shall include: an ultrasonic unit, a chalk board, one locker per student, separate lavatory facilities for men and women with toilets and sinks having hot and cold running water, a library of texts and reference books and such other necessary equipment in accordance with the approved curriculum. In addition, annex classrooms shall conform to the following equipment standards:
i. An annex classroom approved for instruction in cosmetology and hairstyling, beauty culture, and hair braiding shall include: work stations for at least 25 students or for the actual number of students in attendance, whichever is greater, two shampoo bowls and chairs, two dryers, two styling chairs, a manicure station, a utility table with disposable sanitary covering, a make-up stool, a facial steamer, a suction machine, a magnifying lamp, an electric brushing machine, an electric heating mask, a waxing unit, a spray machine, a Wood's lamp, and a high frequency instrument.

ii. An annex classroom approved for instruction in barbering shall include: work stations for at least 25 students or for the actual number of students in attendance, whichever is greater, two shampoo bowls and chairs, two dryers, two styling chairs, one chair with adjustable headrest suitable for performing shaving services, and a utility table with disposable sanitary covering.

iii. An annex classroom approved for instruction in manicuring shall include: a manicuring table for every two students, two basins, a foot bath, a utility table with disposable sanitary covering and a waxing unit.

iv. An annex classroom approved for instruction in skin care specialty shall include: a facial table for every two students, two basins, one utility table with disposable sanitary covering for every two students, a make-up stool, a facial steamer, a suction machine, a galvanic machine, a magnifying lamp, an electric brushing machine, an electric heating mask, a waxing unit, a spray machine, a Wood's lamp and a high frequency instrument.

3. The maximum distance permitted between the annex classroom and the main facility shall be one mile; and students must be informed prior to enrollment that a portion of their training may be given at the annex facility.

4. Specific training activities permitted at the annex classroom facilities shall be limited to lectures, demonstrations, examinations, work on mannequins, and use of films, tapes, records and written materials. No clinical work on patrons or models (except for lecture/demonstration purposes with proper equipment) shall be permitted, except that instructors or lecturers are permitted to work on models and students may perform work on other students.

5. Students may complete no more than the first 50 percent of the total number of clock hours required for their course of study at the annex classroom. Clock hours completed at the annex classroom shall be recorded on sign-in sheets which must be kept separate and distinct from the sign-in sheets for clock hours completed at the main facility.

6. The ratio of licensed teachers present and on the premises to students in attendance at an annex classroom shall be at least one licensed teacher for every 25 students or less, and one additional licensed teacher for every additional 25 students or less after the first 25.

7. All health, safety, sanitary and operating regulations applicable to licensed schools of cosmetology and hairstyling are applicable to annex classrooms unless otherwise specified.

(c) Upon receipt of an application for approval of a school of cosmetology and hairstyling to operate an annex classroom, the Board shall inform the applicant in writing that the application is either complete and accepted for filing or deficient with an explanation of the specific information or documentation required to complete the application. A complete application is one in which a completed application form, including all required information and documentation, has been filed by the applicant. Required information and documentation is as follows:

1. A floor plan;

2. A copy of the lease;

3. A listing of equipment;

4. Name(s) and license number(s) of the teacher(s) employed to teach at the annex;

5. Copies of the fire and building inspection reports; and

6. Proof of liability and bond coverage for the annex location and the students attending classes there.

(d) After reviewing a completed application and the report of inspection, the Board shall inform the applicant in writing of its decision regarding approval of an annex classroom.

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