Board Of Barbering And Cosmetology Explanation Health Safety Regulations 980 Hs
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Revised Health and Safety Regulations of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
The Board’s new health and safety regulations include a number of minor, non-substantive terminology changes to
Sections 978, 979, 980, 980.1, 980.2, 980.3, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990 and 994. These changes
were made to clarify terms more commonly used in the barbering, cosmetology and electrology industry.
These changes include:
• “Container” instead of “receptacle.”
• “Tools” instead of “instruments.”
• “Debris” instead of “foreign matter” or “residue.”
• “Client” instead of “patron.”
• “New, clean paper towel” instead of “clean paper towel.”
• “U.S.” rather than “federal” when referring to agencies of the United States government.
• “Pedicure equipment-cleaning” log rather than “pedicure-cleaning” log.
• Where the regulations address items made of fabric or cloth, the items are described as towels, gowns, smocks,
linens and sheets for consistency reasons.
• Including “hair clippings,” which are common in barbering and cosmetology establishments, along with waste or
refuse under Section 994.
The following chart compares the new regulatory sections to the old sections and provides a concise explanation of what
changes were made.
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§ 977. Health and Safety Definitions.
This section does not exist in the
Board’s old regulations. It is an entirely
new section.
§ 977. Health and Safety Definitions.
The following words and terms, when
used in this article, shall have the
following meanings:
Autoclave — A device used to
sterilize tools, equipment and supplies
by subjecting them to high pressure
saturated steam.
Over-the-Counter — Cosmetology,
barbering or electrology products that
are made available for purchase by
the general public without a
physician’s prescription.
Cosmetics — Substances used to
enhance the appearance of the human
body.
Contaminated — The presence of
blood or other potentially infectious
materials on an item’s surface or
visible debris such as dust, hair and
skin.
Dermis — The layer of skin just below
the epidermis; the living layer of the
skin.
Disinfect or Disinfection — The use
of chemicals to destroy harmful
bacteria, viruses and pathogens on
implements or tools to render them
safe for use.
Disinfectant — A product registered
by the U.S. Environmental Protection
• This section was added to explain
the meaning of various terms used
in the revised health and safety
regulations
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Agency (EPA) that has demonstrated
bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal
activity. The products used must
include a label from the manufacturer
that indicates the EPA registration and
must be in liquid form to disinfect non-
electrical tools and spray or wipe form
to disinfect electrical tools and shears.
Dry Heat Sterilizer — A device used
to sterilize equipment and supplies by
use of hot air that is nearly or
completely free of water vapor.
Epidermis — The outermost layer of
the skin; the non-living layer of the
skin.
Electrical Tools — All tools used for
barbering, cosmetology and
electrology that require electricity to
operate by means of an electrical cord,
wireless charger, or battery. These
include, but are not limited to clippers,
blow dryers, curling irons and flat
irons.
Foot Basin — On a footspa chair, the
open vessel that is filled with water
and in which the client’s feet are
placed during a pedicure.
Hot Styling Tools — Tools that utilize
heat to style hair.
Non-Electrical Tools — All tools
used for barbering, cosmetology and
electrology that do not use any form of
electricity to operate. These include,
but are not limited to shears, razors,
cuticle nippers, cuticle pushers, nail
clippers, metal files, metal smoothers,
combs and hair clips.
Poisonous — A substance that can
cause sickness or death by entering or
touching the body.
Sanitary — A clean, healthy condition.
Soiled — dirty; not clean.
Sterilize or Sterilization — The
process which removes or kills all
forms of microbial life, including
transmissible agents (such as fungi,
bacteria, viruses and spore forms) by
use of an autoclave or dry heat
sterilizer.
Tub — A standalone, open vessel that
is filled with water and in which the
client’s feet are placed during a
pedicure.
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§ 978. Minimum Equipment and
Supplies
(a) Establishments and schools shall
have and maintain the following
minimum equipment and supplies:
(1) At least one covered waste
receptacle for the disposal of
hair.
(2) Closed receptacles to hold
all soiled towels, gowns and
sheets in public areas.
(3) Closed, clean cabinets to
hold all clean towels.
(4) Containers for disinfectant
solution for instruments and
equipment to be disinfected.
(5) Each container shall
contain sufficient disinfectant
solution to allow for the total
immersion of tools and
instruments.
(6) If electrolysis is performed,
a steam or dry heat sterilizer
that meets the requirements of
Section 982.
(b) Establishments and schools shall
have disinfectant solution mixed
according to manufacturer's directions,
available for use at all times.
(c) A manufacturer-labeled container
for the disinfectant used must be
available at all times in the
establishment or school.
§ 978. Minimum Equipment and
Supplies.
(a) Establishments and schools shall
have and maintain the following
minimum equipment and supplies:
(1) If hair services are
performed, at least one
covered waste container per
establishment for the disposal
of hair. Hair must be disposed
of in a covered waste
container.
(2) Closed containers to hold
all soiled towels, gowns,
smocks, linens and sheets in
any enclosed area frequented
by the public.
(3) Closed, clean cabinets,
drawers, or containers to hold
all clean non-electrical tools,
towels, gowns, smocks, linens
and sheets.
(4) Containers for disinfectant
solution for tools and
equipment to be disinfected.
Containers must be labeled
“Disinfectant Solution”.
(5) Each container specified in
(4) shall contain sufficient
disinfectant solution to allow
for the total immersion of tools.
(6) If electrolysis is performed,
an autoclave or dry heat
sterilizer that meets the
requirements of Section 982.
(b) Establishments and schools shall
have disinfectant solution, mixed
according to manufacturer's directions,
available for use at all times.
(c) A manufacturer-labeled container
for the disinfectant used must be
available at all times in the
establishment or school. In the event
that the last remaining disinfectant has
been used, the empty manufacturer-
labeled container must be present.
• Each establishment and school
that performs hair services must
have one covered container for
disposing of hair clippings.
• Requires that the containers in
which shops disinfect their tools be
labeled “disinfectant solution.”
• Requires that the empty
manufacturer-labeled container
that disinfectant comes in be kept
in the establishment.
§ 979. Disinfecting Non-Electrical
Instruments and Equipment
(a) Before use upon a patron, all non-
electrical instruments shall be
disinfected in the following manner:
(1) Clean with soap or
§ 979. Disinfecting Non-Electrical
Tools.
(a) Before use upon a client, all non-
electrical tools that can be disinfected,
excluding shears, shall be disinfected
in the following sequential manner:
• Visible debris must be removed as
a first step.
• Tools must be dried with a clean
paper towel prior to disinfecting.
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detergent and water.
(2) Then totally immerse in an
EPA-registered disinfectant
with demonstrated
bactericidal, fungicidal, and
virucidal activity, used
according to manufacturer's
instructions.
(b) The disinfectant solutions specified
in subdivision (a) shall:
(1) Remain covered at all
times.
(2) Be changed at least once
per week or whenever visibly
cloudy or dirty.
(c) All instruments that have been
used on a patron or soiled in any
manner shall be placed in a properly
labeled receptacle.
(d) All disinfected instruments shall be
stored in a clean, covered place which
is labeled as such.
(e) If instruments and equipment
specified in this section are sterilized
in accordance with the requirements
outlined in Section 982, the
requirements of this section will be
deemed to have been met.
(1) Remove all visible debris.
(2) Clean with soap or
detergent and water.
(3) Completely dry tools with
a new, clean paper towel.
(4) Then totally immerse in an
EPA-registered
disinfectant with
demonstrated bactericidal,
fungicidal, and virucidal
activity, used according to
manufacturer's
instructions.
(5) Licensees or students
shall wear protective
gloves or use tongs when
removing tools from the
disinfectant.
(b) The disinfectant solutions specified
in subdivision (a) shall:
(1) Remain covered at all
times.
(2) Be changed according to
the manufacturer’s instructions
or when it is cloudy or contains
debris.
(c) All tools used on a client or soiled
in any manner shall be placed in a
container labeled “Dirty”, “Soiled”, or
“Contaminated”.
(d) All disinfected tools shall be stored
in a clean, covered place which is
labeled “Clean” or “Disinfected”.
(e) Disinfected tools shall not be
placed in a container, pouch or holder
which cannot be disinfected.
(f) Shears shall be disinfected
according to the following sequential
procedures:
(1) Remove all visible debris.
(2) Clean with soap or
detergent and water.
(3) Spray or wipe the shear
with an EPA-registered
disinfectant with demonstrated
bactericidal, fungicidal, and
virucidal activity, used
according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
(g) Disinfected shears shall not be
placed in a container, pouch or holder
which cannot be disinfected.
(h) If tools specified in this section are
• Gloves or tongs must be used
when removing tools from
disinfectant.
• Licensees are now directed to
change disinfectant according to
manufacturer recommendations,
unless it’s cloudy or contains
debris.
• All tools that are used on a client
or soiled must be placed in a
container labeled “Dirty”, “Soiled”,
or “Contaminated”.
• Placing tools or shears in any kind
of container or pouch that cannot
be disinfected is prohibited.
• Step-by-step cleaning procedures
for shears are detailed.
• Shears are allowed to be
disinfected with disinfectant spray
or wipe.
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sterilized in accordance with the
requirements outlined in Section 982,
the requirements of this section will be
deemed to have been met.
§ 980. Disinfecting Electrical
Instruments
(a) Clippers, vibrators, and other
electrical instruments shall be
disinfected prior to each use by:
(1) First removing all foreign
matter; and
(2) Disinfecting with an EPA-
registered disinfectant with
demonstrated bactericidal,
fungicidal, and virucidal
activity used according to
manufacturer's instructions.
(b) All disinfected electrical
instruments, excluding curling irons
and hot combs, shall be stored in a
clean, covered place.
§ 980. Disinfecting Electrical Tools.
(a) Clippers and other electrical tools
shall be disinfected prior to each use
in the following sequential manner:
(1) First removing all visible
debris; and
(2) Disinfect with an EPA-
registered disinfectant spray or
wipe with demonstrated
bactericidal, fungicidal, and
virucidal activity used
according to manufacturer's
instructions.
(b) All disinfected electrical tools shall
be stored in a clean place.
(c) All soiled electrical tools used on a
client, or soiled in any manner, shall
be placed in a container labeled
“Soiled”, “Dirty” or “Contaminated”
(excluding hot styling tools).
• Allows electrical tools to be
disinfected with sprays or wipes
before each use.
• Disinfected electrical tools must be
stored in a clean place. It no
longer needs to be covered.
• Soiled electrical tools, except for
hot styling tools, must be kept in a
container labeled “dirty”.
§ 980.1. Procedures for Cleaning
and Disinfecting Whirlpool
Footspas and Air-Jet Basins.
(a) As used in this section, "whirlpool
footspa" or "spa" is defined as any
basin using circulating water.
(b) An air-jet basin is defined as any
basin using an air jet stream system to
move water.
(c) After use upon each patron, each
whirlpool footspa or air-jet basin shall
be cleaned and disinfected in the
following sequential manner:
(1) All water shall be drained
from the basin.
(2) The inside walls of the
basin shall be scrubbed and
cleaned of all visible residue
with a clean brush and liquid
soap (labeled as such on soap
product) and water.
(3) The spa basin shall be
rinsed with water.
(4) The spa basin shall be
refilled with clean water.
(5) The water in the basin shall
be circulated with the correct
§ 980.1. Procedures for Cleaning
and Disinfecting Whirlpool
Footspas, and Air-Jet Basins.
(a) As used in this section, “whirlpool
footspa” or “spa” is defined as any
basin using circulating water.
(b) An air-jet basin is defined as any
basin using an air jet stream system to
move water.
(c) After use upon each client, each
whirlpool footspa or air-jet basin shall
be cleaned and disinfected in the
following sequential manner:
(1) All water shall be drained
from the basin.
(2) The inside walls of the
basin shall be scrubbed and
cleaned of all visible debris
with a clean brush, liquid soap
(labeled as such on soap
product) and water.
(3) The spa basin shall be
rinsed with water.
(4) The spa basin shall be
refilled with clean water.
(5) The water in the basin shall
be circulated with the correct
• Changed the time the disinfectant
must be left in the foot spa during
the weekly cleaning process from
6-10 hours to a minimum of 6
hours.
• Requires that salons post “Not in
Service” signs on foot spas that
are not being used.
• Requires salons note in their
pedicure-equipment log if a foot
spa is “Not in Service.”
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amount (read manufacturer
label for mixing instructions) of
the EPA-registered hospital
liquid disinfectant that is
labeled as a bactericide,
fungicide and virucide, through
the basin for at least 10
minutes.
(6) The spa basin must be
drained, rinsed, and wiped dry
with a clean paper towel.
(7) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log shall contain the date and
time of each cleaning, initials of
the person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
after a client.
(d) At the end of each day and after
the last client, each whirlpool footspa
or air-jet basin shall be cleaned and
disinfected in the following sequential
manner:
(1) The screen and any other
removable parts shall be
removed.
(2) Scrub all visible residue
from the screen, inside walls of
the basin, any other removable
parts, and the area behind
them with a clean brush and
liquid soap and water.
(3) Reinsert the clean screen
and any other removable parts.
(4) Fill the basin with warm
water and detergent (labeled
as such on detergent product)
and circulate the detergent
through the spa system for at
least 10 minutes (follow
manufacturer's instructions).
(5) Drain the detergent solution
and rinse the basin.
(6) Refill the basin with clean
water and circulate the correct
amount (read the label for
mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered Hospital liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide through
the basin for at least 10
minutes.
amount (read manufacturer
label for mixing instructions) of
the EPA-registered hospital-
liquid disinfectant that is
labeled as a bactericide,
fungicide and virucide, through
the basin for at least 10
minutes.
(6) The spa basin must be
drained, rinsed, and wiped dry
with a new, clean paper towel.
(7) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
after a client.
(d) At the end of each day and after
the last client, each whirlpool footspa
or air-jet basin shall be cleaned and
disinfected in the following sequential
manner:
(1) The screen and any other
removable parts shall be
removed.
(2) Scrub all visible debris
from the screen, inside walls
of the basin, any other
removable parts, and the area
behind them with a clean
brush, liquid soap (labeled as
such on soap product) and
water.
(3) Reinsert the clean screen
and any other removable
parts.
(4) Fill the basin with warm
water and detergent (labeled
as such on detergent product)
and circulate the detergent
through the spa system for at
least 10 minutes (follow the
spa manufacturer's
instructions).
(5) Drain the detergent
solution and rinse the basin.
(6) Refill the basin with clean
water and circulate the correct
amount (read the label for
mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
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(7) Drain, rinse, wipe the basin
dry with a clean paper towel
and allow basin to dry
completely.
(8) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log shall contain the date and
time of each cleaning, initials of
the person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done at
the end of the day.
(e) At least once each week, after
completing the procedures provided in
subsection (d) (1 through 6) each
whirlpool footspa and air-jet basin shall
not be drained and the following
sequential procedures shall be
followed:
(1) Do not drain the
disinfectant solution. The unit
shall be turned off and the
disinfecting solution shall be
left undisturbed in the unit for 6
to 10 hours.
(2) After the disinfectant
solution has been sitting
between 6 to 10 hours, drain
and rinse the basin with clean
water.
(3) Refill the basin with clean
water and flush the system.
(4) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log shall contain the date and
time of each cleaning, initials
of the person who completed
theprocedure, and shall
indicate that the cleaning was
done weekly.
(f) The pedicure-cleaning log shall be
made available upon request by either
a patron or a board representative.
(g) A violation of this section may
result in an administrative fine and/or
disciplinary action. Each footspa or air-
jet basin not in compliance with this
section may result in a separate
violation.
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide through
the basin for at least 10
minutes.
(7) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a new, clean
paper towel and allow basin to
dry completely.
(8) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done at
the end of the day.
(e) At least once each week, after
completing the procedures provided in
subsection (d) (1 through 6), each
whirlpool footspa and air-jet basin shall
not be drained and the following
sequential procedures shall be
followed:
(1) Do not drain the
disinfectant solution. The unit
shall be turned off and the
disinfecting solution shall be
left undisturbed in the unit for
at least 6 hours.
(2) After the disinfectant
solution has been sitting at
least 6 hours, drain and rinse
the basin with clean water.
(3) Refill the basin with clean
water and flush the system.
(4) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
weekly.
(f) The pedicure equipment-cleaning
log shall be made available upon
request by either a client or a board
representative.
(g) A whirlpool footspa “Not in Service”
must have a notation on the pedicure
equipment-cleaning log that the
footspa is not in service. The footspa
must have a “Not in Service” sign
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displayed upon the chair and be kept
in a sanitary condition.
(h) A violation of this section may
result in an administrative fine and/or
disciplinary action. Each whirlpool
footspa or air-jet basin not in
compliance with this section may
result in a separate violation.
§ 980.2. Procedures for Cleaning
and Disinfecting Pipe-less Footspas
(a) As used in this section, "Pipe-Less"
footspa is defined as any unit with
footplates, impellers, impeller
assemblies and propellers.
(b) After use upon each patron, each
Pipe-less footspa shall be cleaned and
disinfected in the following sequential
manner:
(1) All water shall be drained
from the spa basin.
(2) Remove footplate, and any
other removable components
according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Scrub all visible residue
from the impeller, footplate,
inside walls of the basin,
and/or other components and
the areas behind or under each
with a clean brush and liquid
soap (labeled as such on soap
product) and water. Rinse with
clean water.
(4) Reinsert the properly
cleaned impeller, footplate,
and/or other components.
(5) Refill the basin with clean
water and circulate the correct
amount (read the label for
mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide, through
the basin for at least 10
minutes.
(6) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a clean paper
towel.
(7) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log shall contain the date and
time of each cleaning, initials of
§ 980.2. Procedures for Cleaning
and Disinfecting Pipe-Less
Footspas.
(a) As used in this section, “pipe-less”
footspa is defined as any unit with
footplates, impellers, impeller
assemblies and propellers.
(b) After use upon each client, each
pipe-less footspa shall be cleaned and
disinfected in the following sequential
manner:
(1) All water shall be drained
from the spa basin.
(2) Remove footplate, and any
other removable components
according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
(3) Scrub all visible debris
from the impeller, footplate,
inside walls of the basin, and
other components and the
areas behind or under each
with a clean brush, liquid soap
(labeled as such on soap
product) and water. Rinse with
clean water.
(4) Reinsert the properly
cleaned footplate, and other
components.
(5) Refill the basin with clean
water and circulate the correct
amount (read the label for
mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide,
through the basin for at least
10 minutes.
(6) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a new, clean
paper towel.
(7) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
• Changed the time the disinfectant
must be left in the foot spa during
the weekly cleaning process from
6-10 hours to a minimum of 6
hours.
• Requires that salons post “Not in
Service” signs on foot spas that
are not being used.
• Requires salons note in their
pedicure-equipment log if a foot
spa is “Not in Service.”
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the person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
after a client.
(c) At the end of every day and after
performing the procedures provided in
subsection (b) (1 through 7) and after
the last client, each pipe-less footspa
shall be cleaned and disinfected in the
following sequential manner:
(1) Fill the basin with warm
water and detergent (labeled
as such on detergent product)
and circulate the detergent
through the spa system for at
least 10 minutes (follow
manufacturer's instructions).
(2) Drain the detergent solution
and rinse the basin.
(3) Refill the basin with clean
water and circulate the correct
amount (read the label for
mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide, through
the basin for at least 10
minutes.
(4) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a clean paper
towel.
(5) Allow the basin to dry
completely.
(6) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log
shall contain the date and time
of each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done at
the end of the day.
(d) At least once each week, after
completing the procedures provided in
subsection (c) (1 through 3), and the
disinfectant solution in each pipe-less
footspa shall not be drained and the
following sequential procedures shall
be followed:
(1) The unit shall be turned off
and the disinfecting solution
shall be left in the unit
undisturbed for 6 to 10 hours.
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
after a client.
(c) At the end of every day and after
performing the procedures provided in
subsection (b) (1 through 7) and after
the last client, each pipe-less footspa
shall be cleaned and disinfected in the
following sequential manner:
(1) Fill the basin with warm
water and detergent (labeled
as such on detergent product)
and circulate the detergent
through the spa system for at
least 10 minutes (follow
manufacturer's instructions).
(2) Drain the detergent
solution and rinse the basin.
(3) Refill the basin with clean
water and circulate the correct
amount (read the label for
mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide,
through the basin for at least
10 minutes.
(4) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a new, clean
paper towel.
(5) Allow the basin to dry
completely.
(6) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done at
the end of the day.
(d) At least once each week, after
completing the procedures provided
insubsection (c) (1 through 3), and the
disinfectant solution in each pipe-less
footspa shall not be drained and the
following sequential procedures shall
be followed:
(1) The unit shall be turned off
and the disinfecting solution
shall be left in the unit
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(2) After the disinfectant
solution has been sitting
between 6 to 10 hours, rinse
and wipe the basin dry with a
clean paper towel.
(3) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log shall contain the date and
time of each cleaning, initials of
the person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
weekly.
(e) The pedicure-cleaning log shall be
made available upon request by either
a patron or a board representative.
(f) A violation of this section may result
in an administrative fine and/or
disciplinary action. Each pipe-less
footspa not in compliance with this
section may result in a separate
violation.
undisturbed for at least 6
hours.
(2) After the disinfectant
solution has been sitting at
least 6 hours, rinse and wipe
the basin dry with a new, clean
paper towel.
(3) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
weekly.
(e) The pedicure equipment-cleaning
log shall be made available upon
request by either a client or a board
representative.
(f) A whirlpool footspa “Not in Service”
must have a notation on the pedicure
equipment-cleaning log that the
footspa is not in service. The footspa
must have a “Not in Service” sign
displayed upon the chair and be kept
in a sanitary condition.
(g) A violation of this section may
result in an administrative fine and/or
disciplinary action. Each pipe-less
footspa not in compliance with this
section may result in a separate
violation.
§ 980.3. Procedures for Cleaning
and Disinfecting Non-Whirlpool
Foot Basins or Tubs
(a) As used in this section, "Non-
Whirlpool Foot Basin" or "Tubs" are
defined as any basin, tub, footbath,
sink and bowl – and all non-electrical
equipment that holds water for a
client's feet during a pedicure service.
(b) After use upon each patron, each
Non-Whirlpool Basin or Tub shall be
cleaned and disinfected in the
following sequential manner:
(1) All water shall be drained
from the foot basin or tub.
(2) The inside surfaces of the
foot basin or tub shall be
scrubbed and cleaned of all
visible residues with a clean
brush and liquid soap (labeled
§ 980.3. Procedures for Cleaning
and Disinfecting Non-Whirlpool
Foot Basins or Tubs.
(a) As used in this section, “non-
whirlpool foot basins” or “tubs” are
defined as any basin, tub, footbath,
sink, bowl, and all non-electrical
equipment that holds water for a
client's feet during a pedicure service.
(b) After use upon each client, each
non-whirlpool foot basin or tub shall be
cleaned and disinfected in the
following sequential manner:
(1) All water shall be drained
from the foot basin or tub.
(2) The inside surfaces of the
foot basin or tub shall be
scrubbed and cleaned of all
visible debris with a clean
brush, liquid soap (labeled as
• Licensees must store their
pedicure tubs in a clean, covered
place.
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as such on soap product) and
water.
(3) The foot basin or tub shall
be rinsed with clean water.
(4) Refill the foot basin or tub
with clean water and the
correct amount (read the label
for mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide. Leave
the disinfecting solution in the
foot basin or tub for at least 10
minutes.
(5) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a clean paper
towel.
(6) Record this procedure in
the pedicure-cleaning log. The
log shall contain the date and
time of each cleaning, initials of
the person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
after a client.
(c) The pedicure-cleaning log shall be
made available upon request by either
a patron or a board representative.
(d) A violation of this section may
result in an administrative fine and/or
disciplinary action. Each non-whirlpool
foot basin or tub not in compliance
with this section may result in a
separate violation.
such on soap product) and
water.
(3) The foot basin or tub shall
be rinsed with clean water.
(4) Refill the foot basin or tub
with clean water and the
correct amount (read the label
for mixing instructions) of the
EPA-registered hospital-liquid
disinfectant which the label
claims is a bactericide,
fungicide, and virucide. Leave
the disinfecting solution in the
foot basin or tub for at least 10
minutes.
(5) Drain, rinse and wipe the
basin dry with a new, clean
paper towel.
(6) Record this procedure in
the pedicure equipment-
cleaning log. The log shall
contain the date and time of
each cleaning, initials of the
person who completed the
procedure, and shall indicate
that the cleaning was done
after a client.
(c) The pedicure equipment-cleaning
log shall be made available upon
request by either a client or a board
representative.
(d) A violation of this section may
result in an administrative fine and/or
disciplinary action. Each non-whirlpool
foot basin or tub not in compliance
with this section may result in a
separate violation.
(e) All disinfected basins or tubs shall
be stored in a clean, covered place
labeled “Clean” or “Disinfected”.
§ 980.4. Disposable Foot Basin or
Tub Liners.
This section does not exist in the
Board’s old regulations. It is an entirely
new section.
§ 980.4. Disposable Foot Basin or
Tub Liners.
(a) Single use, disposable, recyclable,
liners designed specifically and
manufactured for use as a foot basin
or tub liner shall be disposed of
immediately after each use and may
not be disinfected or reused.
(1) After disposal of the
pedicure basin liner the basin
or tub shall be scrubbed and
cleaned of all visible debris
with a clean brush and liquid
• Specific cleaning procedures are
detailed for establishments that
use disposable liners in their foot
spas’ tubs and basins.
• Establishments that use liners
must maintain a stock of at least
five liners per pedicure station at
all times.
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soap (labeled as such on soap
product) and water. The foot
basin or tub shall be rinsed
with clean water and wiped dry
with a new, clean paper towel.
(2) Record the cleaning
procedure in the
pedicureequipment – cleaning
log. The log shall contain the
date and time of each
cleaning, initials of the person
who completed the procedure,
and shall indicate that the
cleaning was done after a
client.
(3) The pedicure equipment-
cleaning log shall be made
available upon request by
either a client or a board
representative.
(4) Establishments or schools
that utilize the liners must
maintain a supply of five (5)
liners per foot tub basin for
use at all times.
§ 981. Instruments and Supplies
(a) All instruments and supplies which
come into direct contact with a patron
and cannot be disinfected (for
example, cotton pads, sponges, emery
boards, and neck strips) shall be
disposed of in a waste receptacle
immediately after use.
(b) No person working or training in an
establishment or school shall be
permitted to carry any instrument or
supplies in or on a garment or uniform
while practicing any of the acts as
defined in Section 7316 of the
Business and Professions Code.
§ 981. Tools and Supplies.
(a) All tools and supplies which come
into direct contact with a client and
cannot be disinfected (including, but
not limited to buffers, pumice stones,
wax sticks, toe separators, gloves,
cotton pads, sponges, emery boards,
and neck strips) shall be disposed of in
a waste container immediately after
use on a single client.
(b) New supplies and single-use,
disposable tools shall be stored in a
clean, covered place labeled “New”.
(c) No person working or training in an
establishment or school shall be
permitted to carry any tools or supplies
in or on a garment or uniform
(including pouches and holsters) while
practicing any of the acts as defined in
Section 7316 of the Business and
Professions Code.
• Adds pumice stones, buffers and
gloves to the list of specific items
that cannot be disinfected.
• Requires that new supplies and
single-use, disposable tools be
stored in a clean, covered place
labeled “New.”
• Prohibits carrying of tools in
pouches and holsters.
§ 982. Sterilizing Electrolysis
Instruments
(a) Before use upon a patron in
schools and establishments, each
electrolysis needle or tweezers shall
§ 982. Sterilizing Electrolysis Tools.
(a) Before use upon a client in schools
and establishments, all electrolysis
tools that can be sterilized, excluding
single-use, pre-sterilized, disposable
• Color chemical indicators must be
used on each sterilized tools
package to indicate the process
was completed.
• Clarifies the sterilization process.
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be first cleaned with detergent and
water (which may include the use of
ultrasonic equipment) and then be
sterilized by one of the following
methods:
(1) Steam sterilizer, registered
and listed with the federal Food
and Drug Administration, used
according to manufacturer's
instructions.
(2) Dry heat sterilizer,
registered and listed with the
federal Food and Drug
Administration, used according
to manufacturer's instructions.
(b) Sterilization equipment shall be
checked weekly to ensure that it is
reaching the temperature required by
manufacturer's instructions.
needles/wire filaments, shall be
sterilized by one of the following
methods:
(1) Clean with soap or
detergent and water (which
may include the use of
ultrasonic equipment) and
then sterilized by one of the
following methods:
(A) Autoclave, registered and
listed with the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration
(FDA), used according to
manufacturer's
instructions.
(B) Dry heat sterilizer,
registered and listed with
the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA),
used according to
manufacturer's
instructions.
(C) Chemical (color change)
indicators must be used on
each sterilized package to
indicate the sterilization
process was completed.
(2) All sterilized tools shall
remain in the package they
were sterilized in until ready
for use. This package must be
undamaged and labeled
“Sterilized” or “Sterilization”.
(3) All tools that have been
used on a client or soiled in
any manner shall be placed in
a container labeled “Dirty,”
“Soiled” or “Contaminated.”
(4) Sterilization equipment
shall be checked weekly to
ensure that it is reaching the
temperature required by
manufacturer's instructions.
(b) Single-use, pre-sterilized,
disposable electrolysis needles/wire
filaments must be placed in a puncture
resistant sharps container immediately
after use, when contaminated before
use, or when opened and found
damaged. The sharps container must
be changed when not more than three-
quarters filled and disposed of as
biohazardous waste.
• Requires that used tools be placed
in a container labeled “Dirty,”
“Soiled” or “Contaminated” until
sterilized.
• If disposable, single-use needles
are used or otherwise
contaminated, they must be
disposed of in a Sharps container.
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§ 983. Personal Cleanliness
(a) The person and attire of a licensee
serving a patron shall at all times be
clean.
(b) Every licensee performing services
shall thoroughly wash his or her hands
with soap and water or any equally
effective cleansing agent immediately
before serving each patron.
§ 983. Personal Cleanliness.
(a) The attire of a licensee or student
serving a client shall at all times be
clean.
(b) Every licensee or student
performing services shall thoroughly
wash his or her hands with soap and
water or any equally effective alcohol-
based hand-cleaning product
immediately before serving each
client.
• Adds students to the requirement
for personal cleanliness.
• Specifies that hand-cleaning
products should be alcohol-based.
§ 984. Disease and Infestation
(a) No establishment or school shall
knowingly permit a person afflicted
with an infection or parasitic infestation
capable of being transmitted to a
patron to serve patrons or train in the
establishment or school.
(b) No establishment or school shall
knowingly require or permit a licensee
or student to work upon a person with
an infection or parasitic infestation
capable of being transmitted to the
licensee or student.
(c) Infections or parasitic infestation
capable of being transmitted between
licensee or student and patron include,
but are not limited to, the following:
- Cold, influenza or other respiratory
illness accompanied by a fever, until
\24 hours after resolution of the fever.
- Streptococcal pharyngitis ("Strep
throat"), until 24 hours after treatment
has been initiated, and 24 hours after
resolution of fever.
- Purulent conjunctivitis ("pink eye"),
until examined by a physician and
approved for return to work.
- Pertussis ("whooping cough"), until
five days of antibiotic therapy has
been completed.
- Varicella ("chicken pox"), until the
sixth day after onset of rash or sooner
if all lesions have dried and crusted.
- Mumps, until nine days after onset of
parotid gland swelling.
- Tuberculosis, until a physician or
local health department authority
states that the individual is
noninfectious.
- Impetigo (bacterial skin infection),
§ 984. Disease and Infestation.
(a) No establishment or school shall
knowingly permit a licensee or student
afflicted with an infection or parasitic
infestation capable of being
transmitted to a client to serve clients
or train in the establishment or school.
(b) No establishment or school shall
knowingly require or permit a licensee
or student to work upon a client with
an infection or parasitic infestation
capable of being transmitted to the
licensee or student.
(c) Infections or parasitic infestation
capable of being transmitted between
licensee or student and client include,
but are not limited to, the following:
- Cold, influenza or other respiratory
illness accompanied by a fever, until
24 hours after resolution of the fever.
- Streptococcal pharyngitis (“Strep
throat”), until 24 hours after treatment
has been initiated, and 24 hours after
resolution of fever.
- Purulent conjunctivitis (“pink eye”),
until examined by a physician or other
licensed clinician and approved for
return to work.
- Pertussis (“whooping cough”), until
five days of antibiotic therapy has
been completed.
- Varicella (“chicken pox”), until the
sixth day after onset of rash or sooner
if all lesions have
dried and crusted.
- Mumps, until nine days after onset of
parotid gland swelling.
- Tuberculosis, until a local health
department authority states that the
individual is noninfectious.
• Clarifies that licensees or students
cannot perform services on skin
that is inflamed or broken.
• If the licensee or student’s hands
are inflamed or cut, gloves must
be worn when working on clients.
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until 24 hours after treatment has
begun.
- Pediculosis (head lice), until the
morning after first treatment.
- Scabies ("crabs"), until after
treatment has been completed.
(d) Blood-borne diseases, such as
HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B (HBV), shall
not be considered infectious or
communicable diseases for the
purpose of this section.
(e) No person working or training in an
establishment or school shall massage
any person upon a surface of the skin
or scalp where such skin is inflamed,
broken (e.g., abraded, cut) or where a
skin infection or eruption is present.
- Impetigo (bacterial skin infection),
until 24 hours after treatment has
begun.
- Pediculosis (head lice), until the
morning after first treatment.
- Scabies (“crabs”), until after
treatment has been completed.
(d) Blood-borne diseases, such as
HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B (HBV), shall
not be considered infectious or
communicable diseases for the
purpose of this section.
(e) No person working or training in an
establishment or school shall perform
services upon a surface of the skin or
scalp where such skin is inflamed, or
broken (e.g., abraded, cut) or where a
skin infection or eruption is present;
nor shall a person working or training
in an establishment or school perform
services if the skin of his or her hands
is inflamed, or broken, or where a skin
infection or eruption is present, without
wearing gloves.
§ 985. Neck Strips
A sanitary neck strip or towel shall be
used to keep the protective covering
from coming in direct contact with a
patron's neck.
§ 985. Neck Strips.
A sanitary neck strip or towel shall be
used to keep the protective covering,
such as client capes, from coming in
direct contact with a client’s neck.
• Clarifies protective coverings to
reference client “capes”.
§ 986. Neck Dusters and Brushes
Neck dusters and all other brushes
used in an establishment or school on
a patron shall be maintained in a clean
and sanitary condition.
§ 986. Neck Dusters and Brushes.
(a) Before use on a client, neck or nail
dusters and all other manicure
brushes that are used in an
establishment or school on a client
shall be cleaned in the following
sequential manner:
(1) Remove all visible debris.
(2) Clean with soap or detergent
and water.
(3) Dry dusters or brushes.
(4) Store all clean dusters or
brushes in a clean, covered
place which is labeled “Clean”.
(5) All dusters or brushes used on
a client or soiled in any
manner shall be placed in a
container labeled “Dirty”,
“Soiled” or “Contaminated”.
(b) Before use on a client, natural
fiber, facial, acrylic, gel, nail-art, and
makeup brushes used in an
establishment or school, on a client,
• This section details how to use,
clean and store brushes, nail art
pens, facial brushes, gel brushes,
makeup brushes and neck and
nail dusters.
• All dusters or brushes used on a
client or soiled in any way must be
placed in a container labeled
“Dirty”, “Soiled” or “Contaminated”.
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shall be cleaned in the following
sequential manner:
(1) Remove all visible debris.
(2) Clean by using a cleansing
agent(s) such as: monomer,
makeup brush liquid/spray
cleaner, alcohol.
(3) Dry brushes.
(4) Store all clean brushes in a
clean, covered place which is
labeled “Clean”.
(5) All brushes used on a client or
soiled in any manner shall be
placed in a container labeled
“Dirty”, “Soiled” or
“Contaminated”.
§ 987. Towels
(a) After a towel has once been used it
shall be deposited in a closed
receptacle and not used until properly
laundered and sanitized.
(b) Towels shall be laundered either by
regular commercial laundering or by a
noncommercial laundering process
which includes immersion in water at
least 140oF for not less than fifteen
(15) minutes during the washing or
rinsing operation.
(c) All clean towels shall be stored in
closed cabinets.
§ 987. Towels.
(a) After a towel, sheet, robe, linen or
smock has been used once, it shall be
deposited in a closed container and
not used until properly laundered and
sanitized.
(b) Towels, sheets, robes, linens and
smocks shall be laundered either by
regular commercial laundering or by a
noncommercial laundering process
which includes immersion in water at
least 160o F for not less than twenty-
five (25) minutes during the washing or
rinsing operation. Alternately, it is
acceptable if the commercial laundry
opts to use chemicals and cold water
to reduce organisms on laundry,
provided the laundry follows
manufacturers’ instructions for
washing machines, dryers, detergents,
rinse aids, and other additives. The
laundry detergents used are not
required to have stated antimicrobial
claims.
(c) All clean towels, sheets, robes,
linens and smocks shall be stored in
clean, closed cabinets or a clean,
closed container.
• Requires laundering to conform
with Center for Disease Control
recommendations. Linens must be
washed in water with a
temperature of 160o F for 25
minutes.
• Allow option of laundering using
chemicals rather than hot water.
§ 988. Liquids, Creams, Powders
and Cosmetics
(a) All liquids, creams, and other
cosmetic preparations shall be kept in
clean and closed containers. Powders
may be kept in clean shakers.
(b) All bottles and containers shall be
distinctly and correctly labeled to
disclose their contents. All bottles and
§ 988. Liquids, Creams, Powders
and Cosmetics.
(a) All liquids, creams, waxes,
shampoos, gels and other cosmetic
preparations shall be kept in clean,
closed containers. Powders may be
kept in clean shakers.
(b) All bottles and containers shall be
distinctly and correctly labeled to
• Makes it unnecessary for
licensees to label poisonous
substances that already come in
their own manufacturer-labeled
container.
• Allows licensees to disregard rules
for removing cosmetic products
from their containers if the product
is unlikely to transmit diseases. An
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containers containing poisonous
substances shall be additionally and
distinctly marked as such.
(c) When only a portion of a cosmetic
preparation is to be used on a patron,
it shall be removed from the container
in such a way as not to contaminate
the remaining portion.
(d) Pencil cosmetics shall be
sharpened before each use.
disclose their contents. All bottles and
containers containing poisonous
substances shall be additionally and
distinctly marked as such. Poisonous
substances that are maintained in the
manufacturer-labeled container are not
required to have additional labeling.
(c) When only a portion of a cosmetic
preparation is to be used on a client, it
shall be removed from the bottle or
container in such a way as not to
contaminate the remaining portion.
(1) This provision does not
apply to cosmetic preparations
that have been demonstrated
to be unlikely to transmit
pathogens, (e.g. nail polish,
artificial nail monomer liquids).
(d) Pencil cosmetics shall be
sharpened before each use.
example would be nail polishes.
• Clarifies that waxes, shampoos
and gels shall be kept in clean,
closed containers. Powders may
be kept in clean shakers.
§ 989. Prohibited Hazardous
Substances/Use of Products
No establishment or school shall have
on the premises cosmetic products
containing hazardous substances
which have been banned by the U. S.
Food and Drug Administration for use
in cosmetic products, including liquid
methyl methacrylate monomer and
methylene chloride. No product shall
be used in a manner that is
disapproved by the FDA.
§ 989. Prohibited Hazardous
Substances/Use of Products.
No establishment or school shall:
(a) Have on the premises cosmetic
products containing hazardous
substances banned by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration for
use in cosmetic products.
(b) Have on the premises methyl
methacrylate monomer and/or
methylene chloride.
(c) Use a product in a manner that is
disapproved by the FDA,
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration or EPA.
• Prohibits establishments from
having methyl methacrylate
monomer and/or methylene
chloride on the premises.
• Requires licensees only use
products in a way that is in
compliance with the FDA, OSHA
and the EPA
§ 990. Headrests and Treatment
Tables
(a) The headrest of chairs shall be
covered with a clean towel or paper
sheet for each patron.
(b) Shampoo trays and bowls must be
cleansed with soap and water or other
detergent after each shampoo, kept in
good repair and in a sanitary condition
at all times.
(c) Treatment tables must be covered
with a clean sheet of examination
paper for each patron.
§ 990. Headrests, Shampoo Trays
and Bowls, and Treatment Tables.
(a) The headrest of chairs shall be
covered with a clean towel or paper
sheet for each client.
(b) Shampoo trays and bowls must be
cleansed with soap and water or other
detergent after each shampoo, kept in
good repair and in a sanitary condition
at all times.
(c) Treatment tables must be covered
with either clean treatment table
paper, a clean towel or a clean sheet,
after each use. After a towel or sheet
has been used once, it shall
immediately be removed from the
treatment table and be deposited in a
• Licensees are allowed to cover
treatment tables with a clean towel
as well as paper.
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closed container and not used again
until it has been properly laundered
and sanitized. Treatment table paper
shall be immediately disposed of after
a single use.
§ 991. Invasive Procedures
(a) No licensee may perform any act
which affects the structure or function
of living tissue of the face or body. Any
such act shall be considered an
invasive procedure.
(b) Invasive procedures include, but
are not limited to, the following:
(1) Application of electricity
which contracts the muscle.
(2) Application of topical
lotions, creams, or other
substances which affect living
tissue.
(3) Penetration of the skin by
metal needles, except
electrolysis needles.
(4) Abrasion of the skin below
the non-living, epidermal
layers.
(5) Removal of skin by means
of a razor-edged instrument.
§ 991. Invasive Procedures.
(a) No licensee or student may use a
product, device, machine, or other
technique or combination of the same,
which results in the removal,
destruction, incision, or piercing of a
client’s skin beyond the epidermis. Any
such act shall be considered an
invasive procedure.
(b) Invasive procedures include, but
are not limited to, the following:
(1) Application of electricity
which visibly contracts the
muscle.
(2) Application of topical
lotions, creams, serums or
other substances which
require a medical license to
purchase.
(3) Penetration of the skin by
metal needles, except
electrolysis needles/wire
filaments.
(4) Abrasion and/or exfoliation
of the skin below the
epidermal layers.
(5) Removal of skin by means
of a razor-edged tool or similar
device.
• Clarifies that techniques and
devices are prohibited if they result
in “the removal, destruction,
incision, or piercing of a client’s
skin beyond the epidermis.”
• Clarifies invasive procedures to
include use of products that
require a medical license.
• Clarifies invasive procedures to
include abrasion/exfoliation below
epidermal layers.
§ 992. Skin Peeling
(a) Only the non-living, uppermost layers
of facial skin, known as the epidermis,
may, by any method or means, be
removed, and then only for the purpose
of beautification.
(b) Skin removal techniques and
practices which affect the living layers of
facial skin, known as the dermis, are
prohibited and constitute the practice of
medicine.
(c) Only commercially-available products
for the removal of facial skin for the
purpose of beautification may be used.
Mixing or combining skin removal
products is prohibited except as it is
required by manufacturer instructions.
§ 992. Skin Exfoliation.
(a) Only the upper layer of the skin,
known as the epidermis, may, by any
method or means, be removed, and
then only for the purpose of improving
the appearance of the skin.
(b) Skin removal techniques and
practices which result in destruction of
living tissue beyond the epidermal
layer of the skin is prohibited.
(c) Only over-the-counter products that
are not sold for physician’s use only
may be used for the purpose of skin
exfoliation.
(d) All skin exfoliation products must
be applied using the manufacturer’s
instructions for consumer health and
safety.
• Clarifies that skin services that
result in destruction of living tissue
beyond the epidermal layer are
prohibited.
• “Improving the appearance of the
skin” better expresses the purpose
of exfoliation than “beautification.”
• Only “over-the-counter” products
“that are not sold for physician’s
use only” are permitted.
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§ 993. Prohibited Instruments
(a) No establishment or school shall
have on the premises any razor-edged
or other device or tool which is
designed to remove calluses.
(b) No establishment or school shall
have on the premises any needle-like
instrument which is used for the
purpose of extracting skin blemishes
and other similar procedures.
§ 993. Prohibited Tools.
(a) No establishment or school shall
have on the premises or use any
razor-edged tool for the purpose of
removing calluses or other similar
procedures.
(b) No establishment or school shall
have on the premises or use any
needle-like tool used for the purpose
of extracting skin blemishes and other
similar procedures.
• Prohibits the use of razor-edged
tools and needles.
• The amendment broadens the
prohibition against using razor-
edged tools to remove calluses to
include similar uses, such as using
them for dermaplaning, and
removing skin tags, moles and
other imperfections of the skin.
§ 994. Cleanliness and Repair
(a) Establishments and schools shall
keep the floors, walls, woodwork,
ceilings, furniture, furnishing, and
fixtures clean and in good repair.
(b) No establishment or school shall
permit an accumulation of waste or
refuse.
§ 994. Cleanliness and Repair.
(a) Establishments and schools shall
keep the floors, walls, woodwork,
ceilings, furniture, furnishing, and
fixtures clean and in good repair.
(b) No establishment or school shall
permit an accumulation of waste, hair
clippings or refuse.
• Adds “hair clippings” to the list of
things that are prohibited from
accumulating .
