Current through September 24, 2024
(1) Every cosmetology shop shall be equipped
with at least:
(a) One (1) shampoo bowl with
hot and cold running water and chair in work area;
(b) One (1) enclosed and labeled storage area
for clean towels;
(c) One (1)
covered and labeled container for soiled towels;
(d) One (1) covered and labeled trash
container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(e) One (1) dry sanitary
compartment;
(f) One (1) wet
disinfectant;
(g) One (1) work
station (standard size) for each operator;
(h) One (1) ultraviolet sanitizer;
(i) One (1) first aid kit; and
(j) A minimum of one (1) working
restroom.
(2) Every skin
care shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a)
One (1) sink which provides hot and cold running water in the work area,
excluding the bathroom;
(b) One (1)
hands free magnifying lamp;
(c) One
(1) enclosed and labeled storage area for clean towels;
(d) One (1) covered and labeled container for
soiled towels;
(e) One (1) covered
and labeled trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(f) One (1) reclining facial
chair/table;
(g) One (1) wet
disinfectant;
(h) One (1)
ultraviolet sanitizer;
(i) One (1)
first aid kit;
(j) A minimum of one
(1) working restroom;
(k) One (1)
electric hot towel cabin;
(l) One
(1) facial steamer; and
(m) One (1)
wax depilatory heater pot with manufacturer's intended commercial use
statement.
(3) Every
manicure shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a) One (1) manicure table with stool or
chair, per manicurist;
(b) One (1)
patron chair;
(c) One (1) wet
disinfectant;
(d) One (1)
ultraviolet sanitizer;
(e) One (1)
enclosed and labeled storage area for clean towels;
(f) One (1) covered and labeled container for
soiled towels;
(g) One (1) covered
and labeled trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(h) One (1) sink which provides hot and cold
running water in the work area, excluding the bathroom;
(i) One (1) finger bowl per table;
(j) One (1) covered container per table for
cotton balls and swabs;
(k) One (1)
foot bath if pedicures are offered;
(l) One (1) first aid kit;
(m) A minimum of one (1) working restroom;
and
(n) Sign prominently posted
stating that the customer has the right not to have drills used on his or her
nails.
(4) Every natural
hair stylist shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a) One (1) shampoo bowl with hot and cold
running water and chair in work area;
(b) One (1) enclosed and labeled storage area
for clean towels;
(c) One (1)
covered and labeled container for soiled towels;
(d) One (1) covered and labeled trash
container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(e) One (1) dry sanitary
compartment;
(f) One (1) wet
disinfectant;
(g) One (1) work
station (standard size) for each operator;
(h) One (1) ultraviolet sanitizer;
(i) One (1) first aid kit; and
(j) A minimum of one (1) working
restroom.
(5) Every shop
shall contain sufficient equipment to enable it to perform all services offered
competently and efficiently.
(a) All equipment
must be in working order.
(b) All
containers for cosmetic and any other products must be properly
labeled.
(6) Residential
shops must maintain a separate entrance without requiring passage through any
portion of a private residence. Separate restroom facilities must be provided
apart from the living quarters.
(7)
Unless otherwise licensed as a mobile shop, a cosmetology, skin care, natural
hair stylist or manicure shop located in a mobile home or mobile unit will not
be approved for a license unless it is placed on a permanent foundation or
otherwise rendered immobile.
(8) A
cosmetology, skin care, natural hair stylist or manicure shop must have a
separate entrance from any other business except in malls, strip shopping
centers, or other commercial property approved by the Board.
(9) The Board shall have the authority to
approve a shop without a restroom facility located therein if the shop is
located within a mall, strip shopping center, or other commercial property and
the shop owner can demonstrate shared public restroom facilities are standard
for the location.
Authority: T.C.A. §§
62-4-105 and
62-4-125.
