South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES
Sec2 61-111.1600 - FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Section 61-111.1600.1601 - General (II)
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. A facility shall include an area for the purpose of disinfecting and sterilization of equipment that shall be physically separate from the area used for tattoo procedures to avoid cross-contamination of equipment. These areas shall be separated from each other and from waiting clients by a door, divider, or wall. A facility shall not store or otherwise keep supplies or equipment not utilized for disinfection or sterilization in this area.
B. All rooms shall have sufficient ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
C. Adequate potable water for the needs of the facility shall be provided from an approved source and shall be available and accessible to clients.
D. Adequate artificial lighting shall be provided in the procedure rooms and disinfection or sterilization areas.
E. Emergency electrical service shall be provided for work station lighting, corridor egress, and exit sign lighting.
