Wisconsin Administrative Code
Cosmetology Examining Board
Chapter Cos 3 - Establishments And Inspections
Section Cos 3.01 - Establishment requirements

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Cos 3.01

Current through November 27, 2023

(1) Cosmetology, aesthetics, electrology, and manicuring shall not be practiced outside the confines of a licensed establishment except as provided in ss. Cos 2.045 and 2.046. Establishments, including floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, equipment, tools, utensils and instruments, shall at all times be in good repair and maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition.

(3) If public drinking facilities are provided, disposable drinking cups or a drinking fountain shall be available.

(4) All floor coverings in an establishment shall be kept in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Loose hair shall be removed regularly and placed in a closed container.

(5) A toilet room shall not be used as a dispensary or for the providing of services.

(6) Establishments shall provide safe and secure areas for storing, cleaning and disinfecting equipment. Poisonous substances stored in public areas shall be locked in a cabinet or closet, with the exception of over-the-counter products used for room deodorizing. These products shall be kept in an elevated location out of the reach of children.

(7) Plastic or metal containers of adequate size shall be provided to store all soiled linen. All soiled linen shall be properly cleaned in compliance with s. Cos 4.02(6) or disposed of after use.

(8) Establishments where apprentices are trained shall provide equipment, supplies and products for all cosmetology services.

(9) No smoking shall be allowed in areas of an establishment where flammable products or materials are being used or stored.

(10) Animals shall not be in an establishment during business hours, except for service animals.

Note: Section 106.52(1) (fm), Stats., reads as follows: " `Service animal' means a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal that is individually trained or is being trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including the work or task of guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to intruders or sound, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items."

(11) Where an establishment is located in the same building as a residence, the business and living quarters shall be separate.

(12) Establishments shall provide a basin which has hot and cold running water, and a chair which is designed for the service to be provided. At least one basin shall be constructed and available to permit licensees to wash their hands prior to serving each patron and following removal of gloves. Establishments shall provide the equipment and supplies necessary to perform services offered. Basins may be shared with other establishments located on the same premises.

(13) The establishment license shall be posted in the establishment.

(14) All facilities shall be equipped with a ventilation system adequate to comply with minimal occupational safety and health standards.

Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (2) and (4), cr. (12), Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; emerg. am. (12), eff. 8-8-91; am. (12), Register, February, 1992, No.434, eff. 3-1-92; am. (2), (5) and (11), Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; r. (2), am. (5), (6) and (12) and cr. (13) and (14), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 7, Stats., Register, May, 1999, No. 521; CR 05-118: am. (7) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; corrections in (1), (7), (8) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 6, 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686.

Amended by, CR 15-035: am. (6), (10) Register December 2015 No. 720, eff.1/1/2016

Amended by, CR 20-025: am. (1) Register July 2021 No. 787, eff. 8/1/2021

See section s. SPS 364.0401 to 364.0404, Wisconsin administrative code.

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