A. Body art establishments applying after adoption of these regulations shall submit a scale drawing and floor plan of the proposed establishment for a plan review by the city, community development, and the department, as part of the permit application process. The department and the city shall charge a reasonable fee for this review.

B. Every workstation, instrument storage area, toilet room, cleaning area, and any area in a body art establishment other than the customer waiting area or office shall be constructed as follows so as to provide a durable smooth, nonabsorbent and washable surface:

C. All body art establishments shall be completely separated by solid partitions or by walls extending from floor to ceiling, from any room used for human habitation, any food establishment or room where food is prepared, any hair salon, or any other such activity that may cause potential contamination of work surfaces. Retail sales shall be separated from the procedures area, instrument cleaning, and instrument storage areas.

D. Effective measures shall be taken by the body art operator to protect against entrance into the establishment and against the breeding or presence on the premises of insects, vermin, and rodents. Insects, vermin, and rodents shall not be present in any part of the establishment, its appurtenances, or appertaining premises.

E. There shall be a minimum of 45 square feet of floor space for each operator in the establishment. Each establishment shall have an area that may be screened from public view for clients requesting privacy. Multiple body art stations shall be separated by dividers, curtains, or partitions, at a minimum.

F. The establishment shall be well-ventilated and provided with an artificial light source equivalent to at least 20 foot candles three feet off the floor, except that at least l00 foot candles shall be provided at the level where the body art procedure is being performed, and where instruments and sharps are assembled.

G. No animals of any kind shall be allowed in a body art establishment except service animals used by persons with disabilities (for example, seeing eye dogs). Fish aquariums shall be allowed in waiting rooms and nonprocedural areas.

H. A separate, readily accessible hand sink with hot and cold running water, under pressure, preferably equipped with wrist- or foot-operated controls and supplied with liquid soap, and disposable paper towels in dispensers shall be readily accessible within the body art establishment. One hand sink shall serve no more than three operators actively engaged in body art procedures.

I. A separate, readily accessible instrument sink with hot and cold running water, under pressure, shall be readily accessible within the body art establishment.

J. There shall be at least one toilet facility provided in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. Hand washing sinks with hot and cold running water, liquid soaps, and disposable paper towels in dispensers shall be located in each toilet facility. At least one janitorial service sink shall be required for establishments opened after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

K. At least one covered waste receptacle shall be provided in each operator area and each toilet room. Receptacles in the operator area shall be emptied daily, and solid waste shall be removed from the premises at least weekly. All refuse containers shall be emptied daily, lidded, cleanable, and kept clean.

L. A sealable, rigid (puncture-proof) sharps container, appropriately labeled with the international biohazard symbol, that is strong enough to protect the operator, patrons, and others from accidental cuts or puncture wounds must be provided for disposal of sharp objects that come in contact with blood and/or body fluids.

M. An autoclave, registered and listed with the Federal Food and Drug Administration must be at the establishment at all times. In the event the establishment’s autoclave is out for repair, another autoclave must be available for use. Sterilizers must be kept clean, in good working order, and operated in a clean area.

N. All instruments and supplies shall be stored in clean, dry, and covered containers.

O. Reusable cloth items shall be mechanically washed with detergent and bleach and dried after each use. The cloth items shall be stored in a dry, clean environment until used.

P. Chemicals used for chemical autoclave shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. [Code 2006 § 9-5-7. Ord. 2003-01, 1-14-2003; amended during 2012 codification].