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REGULATIONSFOR
“BARBERSHOPS,HAIRDRESSING,COSMETOLOGYSHOPSANDNAILSALONS”
BACKGROUND
TheStateofConnecticuthaspassedlegislationconcerninglicensingandinspection
oversightofBarbershops,Hairdressing,CosmetologyshopsandNailSalons.The
purposeofthisDistrictRegulationistoprovidespecificcriteriaforsuchinspectionsand
licensing.
AUTHORITY
TheseRegulationsareauthorizedpursuanttoSec.19a‐231oftheConnecticutGeneral
Statutes.
SECTION1DEFINITIONS
(a) “Barbering”–includesthefollowingdescribedpracticeswhenperformedbya
barberlicensedintheStateofConnecticut,uponthehead,face,scalporneck
forcosmeticpurposesonly:
(1) Thecutting,trimming,orshavingofthehair.
(2) Singeing,shampooing,dyeing,coloringorstylingofthehair.
(3) Theapplicationofcosmeticpreparations,hairtonics,antiseptics,
powders,oils,clays,creamsorlotions.
(4) Givingfacialandscalpmassageortheapplicationofoils,creams,lotions
orotherpreparations,eitherbyhandormechanicalappliances.
(b) “Barbershop”–anyestablishmentengagedinthepracticeofbarberingfor
thepublic.
(c) “ChangingRoom”–Aseparateanddiscretearea,notatoiletfacility,where
patronsmaychangefromtheirclothestoagownpriortoreceivingservices.
(d) “DirectorofHealth”–TheDirectorofHealthofLedgeLightHealthDistrictor
his/herdulyauthorizedrepresentative.
(e) “HairdressingandCosmetology”–includesthefollowingdescribedpractices
performedbyalicensedhairdresser/cosmeticianintheStateofConnecticut
uponthehead,face,scalp,arms,hands,body,legsandfeetforcosmetic
purposesonly.
(1) Dressing,arranging,curling,waving,weaving,cutting,singeing,
relaxing/straightening,bleachingandcoloringhair.
(2) Treatingthescalp,face,neckandarmsbymassaging,cleansing,
exercising,stimulatingormanipulating,withthehands,mechanical
appliances,orwater.
(3) Applicationofcosmetics,preparations,antiseptics,tonics,lotions,
creams,powders,oils,clays,sprays,oranyproductpertainingtothe
skin.
(4) Manicuringfingernailsofthehandand,forcosmeticpurposesonly,
trimming,filingandpaintingthehealthytoenailsofthefeet,excluding
cuttingnailbeds,corns,calluses,orothermedicaltreatmentinvolving
thefootorankle.
(f) “HairdressingorCosmetologyShop”–anyestablishmentengagedinthe
practiceofhairdressing,cosmetology,orbarberingforthepublic.
(g) “MobileWorkStation”–Amodularspacewhichcanbeusedformultiple
purposesthroughtheuseofmobileequipment.
(h) “NailTechnician”–meansaperson,whoforcompensation,cuts,shapes,
polishesorenhancestheappearanceofthenailsofthehands,includingbut
notlimitedto,theapplicationandremovalofsculpturedorartificialnails.
(i) “NailSalon”–Meansanindoorestablishment,kiosk,orsiteregardlessof
duration,thatoffers,provides,permitsorallocatesspaceforthemanicuring
offingernailsandpedicuringoftoenailsorenliststouseofchemicalswhich
includebutisnotlimitedtoresins,plasticizers,solvents,pigments,creams,
emollients,adhesives,paintsorcompressedairbrushequipmentforthe
purposetreating,painting,repairing,andenhancingofthehumanfingernails
andtoenails.
(j) “Operator”–Anoperatorisanyperson,including,butnotlimitedto,a
licensedhairdresser/cosmeticianorbarber,orunlicensedpersonwhois
performingtasksallowedunderthescopeofthisCodeandthePublicHealth
CodeoftheStateofConnecticut.
(k) “OtherServices”–Thefollowingdescribedpracticescanbeperformedbyan
unlicensedindividualunderthesupervisionofalicensed
hairdresser/cosmeticianintheStateofConnecticut:
(1) Manicuringnailsofthehands.
(2) Performingfacials.
(3) Shampooingofthehair.
(4) Eyebrowarching.
(5) Braidinghair.
(l) “ShampooStation”–Ashampoostationconsistsofashampoobowl(sink)
andashampoochair.
(m) “WorkingArea”–Aworkingareaisdefinedasaseparateroomwithmore
thanoneworkstation,oraprivateroomsetasidetoserveonecustomerata
time.
(n)“WorkStation”–Aworkstationisdefinedasachair,countertopandfloor
spacesetasideforthepurposeofservingacustomer,includingfloorspace
fortheoperatortostandwhileservingthecustomer.
SECTION2PLANREVIEWANDPRE‐OPRATIONINSPECTIONS
(a) Nobarbershop,hairdressing,cosmetologyshopand/ornailsalonhavinga
permanentlocationshallberelocated,constructed,remodeledorextensively
altered,norshallastructurebeconvertedtouseasabarbershopor
hairdressingand/orcosmetologyshop,exceptinaccordancewithplansand
specificationsapprovedbytheDirectorofHealth.
(b) Properlypreparedplansdrawntoascaleofnotlessthan¼":1',and
specificationsforsuchconstruction,remodelingoralterationshallbe
submittedtotheDirectorofHealth,orauthorizedagent,forreviewand
approvalbeforerelocation,construction,remodeling,alteration,or
conversionisbegun.Theplansandspecificationsshallindicatetheproposed
layout,arrangementandconstructionmaterialsofworkareasandthetype
andmodelofproposedfixedequipmentandfacilities.Theplansand
specificationsshallbesubmittedwithformsfurnishedbytheDirectorof
Health.TheDirectorofHealthshallapprovetheplansandspecificationsif
theymeettherequirementsofthischapterandthePublicHealthCodeofthe
StateofConnecticut.
(c) Priortothebarbershop’s,hairdressing,cosmetologyshopand/ornailsalon’s
opening,theDirectorofHealth,orauthorizedagent,shallconductapre‐
operationalinspectiontodeterminecompliancewiththeapprovedplansand
specificationsandwiththerequirementsofthischapterandthePublicHealth
CodeoftheStateofConnecticut.
SECTION3LICENSE
(a) Nopersonshallmaintainoroperateanybarbershoporhairdressing,
cosmetologyshopand/ornailsalonwithouthavingavalidlicenseissuedby
theDirectorofHealth.Onlyapersonwhocomplieswiththerequirementsof
thepublichealthcodeandtheseregulationsshallbeentitledtoreceiveor
retainsuchalicense.Anindividualcontractorrentingspaceinanybarber,
hairdressing,cosmetologyshopand/ornailsalonshallreceiveandretaina
validlicense.
(b) ApplicationforalicenseshallbemadeonformsfurnishedbytheDirectorof
Health,whereintheapplicantshallstatehis/hername,address,theaddress
oftheplaceofbusiness,givesuchotherpertinentinformationastheDirector
ofHealthmayrequireandaffixhis/hersignaturetotheapplication.All
licensesarevalidforone(1)yearfromthedateofissuance.
(c) Nolicenseshallbegrantedtoanyindividualtooperateabarbershopor
hairdressingshopunlesssuchpersonhasbeenlicensedasabarberor
hairdresser/cosmeticianforatleasttwo(2)years.
(d) Everyapplicantforalicensetooperateabarbershoporhairdressing,
cosmetologyshopand/ornailsalonshallpayanannuallicensefeeofone
hundreddollars($100.00).
(e) Nolicenseshallbeissuedorreneweduntilacompletedapplicationhasbeen
submitted,thelicensefeehasbeenpaidandtheapplicant’sbarbershopor
hairdressingand/orcosmetologyshopmeetstherequirementssetforthin
thisregulationandallotherapplicablestateandlocalregulations.
(f) Licensesshallbevaliduntiltheexpirationdateindicatedonthelicenseunless
suspendedorrevokedbytheDirectorofHealth,oruntilsuchtimeasthe
facilitychangesowners,closes,orgoesout‐of‐business.
(g) Licensesshallnotbetransferablefrompersontopersonorfromlocationto
location.
(h) TheDirectorofHealth,orhis/heragent,afterproperidentification,shallbe
permittedtoenter,duringnormaloperatinghours,anyportionofanybarber,
hairdressing,cosmetologyshop,and/ornailsalonforthepurposeofmaking
inspectionstodeterminecompliancewiththischapterandthePublicHealth
CodeoftheStateofConnecticut.
(i) Atemporarylicensetooperateabarber,hairdressing,cosmetologyshop
and/ornailsalonmaybegrantedforaperiodnottoexceedfourteen(14)
calendardays.Atemporarylicensewouldberequiredforconductingapublic
demonstration,afund‐raisingeventorapublicconvention.
SECTION4ANNUALINSPECTIONS
Onanannualbasis,theDirectorofHealth,orauthorizedagent,shallinspecteach
barbershop,hairdressingand/orcosmetologyshopandshallmakeasmany
additionalinspectionsasarenecessaryfortheenforcementofthisregulationand
theapplicablesectionsoftheConnecticutPublicHealthCode.
SECTION5LICENSESUSPENSIONANDREVOCATION
(a) Failuretocomplywiththeprovisionsofthisregulationand/orthe
ConnecticutPublicHealthCodeshallbegroundsforrevocationorsuspension
ofanylicenseissuedundertheprovisionsofthischapter.
(b) IntheeventthattheDirectorofHealthfindsunsanitaryconditionsinthe
operationorifaviolationorsetofviolationsappearsonmorethanone(1)
consecutiveinspectionreport,theDirectorofHealthmayimmediatelyissuea
writtennoticetothelicenseholder,orpersonincharge,citingsuch
conditions,specifyingthecorrectiveactiontobetakenandtimeframewithin
whichactionshallbetaken.Ifcorrectionisnotmadeintheallottedtime,the
licensemayberevokedorsuspended.
(c) Pursuanttosection19a206oftheConnecticutGeneralStatutes,theowneror
occupantofsuchproperty,orboth,shallbesubjecttoacivilpenaltyof
$250.00perdayforeachdaysuchnuisanceismaintainedorsuchfilth
allowedtoremainafterthetimefixedbytheDirectorofHealthhasexpired.
(d) TheDirectorofHealthmaysuspend,withoutwarning,priornoticeorhearing,
anylicensetooperateabarbershoporhairdressingand/orcosmetology
shop,
(1) iftheoperationconstitutesanimminenthazardtopublichealth,or
(2) iftheowner,operatororpersoninchargehasinterferedwiththe
performanceoftheDirectorofHealth’sduties.
(e) Animminenthealthhazardshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto,anyoneofthe
following:
(1) Anongoingoutbreakofaninfectious,pathogenicortoxicagentcapable
ofbeingtransmittedtoconsumers;or
(2) theabsenceofpotablewater,suppliedunderpressure,inaquantity
which,intheopinionoftheDirectorofHealth,iscapableofmeetingthe
needsofthefacility;or
(3) asewagebackupintothefacility,
(4) anunlicensedindividualperformingproceduresrequiringlicensureby
thePublicHealthCodeoftheStateofConnecticut.
(f) Suspensionshallbeeffectiveimmediatelyupondeliveryofthewrittenorder
tothelicenseholderorpersoninchargeofthefacilitybytheDirectorof
Health.Whenalicenseissuspended,allcosmetologyoperationsshallcease
immediatelyandshallnotresumeuntilwrittenapprovaltoresumehasbeen
issuedbytheDirectorofHealth.TheDirectorofHealthshallremovea
suspendedlicensefromthepremises.
(g) Whenalicenseissuspended,theholderofalicense,orthepersonincharge,
shallbenotifiedinwritingofthesuspension,andanopportunityforahearing
willbeprovidedifawrittenrequestforhearingisfiledwiththeDirectorof
Healthbytheholderofthelicensewithinforty‐eight(48)hours.TheDirector
ofHealthmayendthesuspensionatanytimebygivingwrittennoticetothe
licenseholderifreasonsforsuspensionnolongerexist.
(h) Uponreceivingarequestforahearing,theDirectorofHealthshall
immediatelyexaminethemeritsofsuchsuspensionandmayvacate,modify
oraffirmsuchsuspension.
(i) ConnecticutGeneralStatutesSec.19a‐229states“Anypersonaggrievedby
anorderissuedbyatown,cityorboroughdirectorofhealthmayappealto
theCommissionerofPublicHealthnotlaterthanthreebusinessdaysafter
thedateofsuchperson’sreceiptofsuchorder,whoshallthereupon
immediatelynotifytheauthorityfromwhoseordertheappealwastaken,and
examineintothemeritsofsuchcase,andmayvacatemodify,oraffirmsuch
order.”
SECTION6LICENSEREVOCATION/NON‐RENEWAL
(a) TheDirectorofHealth,afterprovidingopportunityforhearing,mayrevokeor
refusetorenewthelicenseofanypersonforseriousorrepeatedviolationsof
anyoftheprovisionsofthisCode,orforinterferencewiththeDirectorof
Healthintheperformanceofofficialdutiesorforcaseswherethelicenseto
operatehasbeenobtainedthroughnondisclosure,misrepresentationor
intentionalmisstatementofamaterialfact.
(b)Priortorevocationornon‐renewal,theDirectorofHealthshallnotifythe
licenseholder,orpersoninchargeatthefacilityofthespecificreason(s)for
suchrevocationornon‐renewal,andthatlicenseshallberevokedornot
renewedattheendoften(10)calendardaysfollowingserviceofsuchnotice,
unlessawrittenrequestforhearingisfiledwiththeDirectorofHealthbythe
holderofthelicensewithinforty‐eight(48)hoursofsuchnotice.Ifno
requestforahearingisfiledwithinforty‐eight(48)hoursofsuchnotice,the
revocationornon‐renewalbecomesfinal.TheDirectorofHealthshall
removearevokedlicensefromthepremises.
SECTION7LICENSEREINSTATEMENT
(a) Suspension
Wheneveralicensehasbeensuspended,theholderofthesuspendedlicense
maymakewrittenrequestforlicensereinstatement.Withinten(10)days
followingreceiptofawrittenrequest,includingastatementsignedbythe
applicantthat,inhisopinion,theconditionscausingthesuspensionhave
beencorrected,theDirectorofHealthshallmakeare‐inspection.Ifthe
DirectorofHealthdeterminesthattheapplicanthascompliedwiththe
requirementsofthisRegulationandtheStatePublicHealthCode,thelicense
shallbereinstatedandreturnedtothelicenseholder.
(b) Revocation/Non‐renewal
Afteraperiodofsixty(60)daysfromthedateofrevocationorrefusalto
renew,awrittenapplicationmaybemadefortheissuanceofanewlicense.
Thisapplicationwillbetreatedasanewapplication.Theannualfeeofone
hundred($100.00)dollars,allappropriateprocedures,andinspectionswillbe
required,includingaplanreview.
SECTION8HEARINGS
TheDirectorofHealthshallconductthehearingsprovidedforinthischapteratatime
andplacedesignated.TheDirectorofHealthshallsummarizetheproceedingsofsuch
hearingsandprovidesufficientcopies.TheDirectorofHealthshallmakeafinalfinding
baseduponthecompletehearingrecord,andshallsustain,modifyorrescindanynotice
ororderconsideredinthehearing.TheDirectorofHealthshallfurnishawrittenreport
ofthehearingdecisiontothelicenseholderwithten(10)calendardaysofthehearing
date.
SECTION9SERVICEOFNOTICESORORDERS
AnoticeororderprovidedforinthisRegulationisproperlyservedwhenitisdelivered
tothelicenseholder,orpersonincharge,orwhenitissentbyregisteredorcertified
mail,returnreceiptrequested,tothelastknownaddressoftheholderofthelicense.A
completedandsignedinspectionreportshallconstituteawrittennotice.
SECTION10SPECIFICSTANDARDSANDREQUIREMENTS
EQUIPMENTANDFACILITIES
(a) WaterSupply
Anadequatesupplyofhotandcoldrunningwater,atpropertemperatures,
fromamunicipalorapprovedprivatesourceshallbeprovidedforservicefor
customers,cleanlinessofemployeesandforwashingfloors,walls,ceilingand
equipment.
(b) Hotwateratanyfaucetshallnotexceed110F.
(c) WasteDisposal
Wastewaterfromallplumbingfixturesshallbedischargedintomunicipal
sewersorapprovedsubsurfacesewagedisposalsystems.Oils,greases,
industrial/commercialwastes,toxicchemicalsandwastewaterthatisnot
sewage,asdefinedinPublicHealthCodeSection19‐13‐B103b(a),shallnot
bedischargedtoasubsurfacesewagedisposalsystem.
Mineraloilandchemicalladenswabsorclothshallbeplacedinametalcontainerwitha
foot‐ actuatedcover.Theuseofmineraloilsshallbecloselysupervised.Allwaste
receptaclesshallbeemptiedatleastonceperworkshiftorsoonerasneeded.Allwaste
materialsfromnailsalonworkstationsshallberemovedfromthepremisestooutside
garbagedisposalbeforeclosingofestablishmentforthebusinessday.
(d)PlumbingFixtures
(1) Plumbingfixturesshallbeofimperviousmaterialandofatype,whichiseasily
cleanable.Theyshallbefreefromcracksandfromparts,whicharenotreadily
accessibleforcleaning.Theyshallbeofatypethatdoesnotconstituteahazardto
publicwatersupplythroughbacksiphonage,orcross‐connection.
(2) Allplumbinginstallationandfixturesshallconformtoapplicablebuildingand
plumbingcodes.
(3) Thereshallbeatleastoneshampoostationforeachthreeworkstations.
(4) Shampoobowlsshallbeusedforbarbering,hairdressingandcosmetologywork
only.
(5) Autilitysinkshallbeprovidedforpropercleaningofsurfacesandequipment.
(6) Atleastone(1)handwashfacilityshallbelocatedineachprivatetreatmentroom
andineachworkareainordertoprovideforproperhandwashingbeforeeach
customer.
(7) Amopsinkmustbeprovidedforcleaningthefacility.Thosepremisesinoperation
priortoJanuary1,2006areexemptfromthisrequirement.
(e)Floors
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Floorsshallbenonporousandofsuchconstructionastobeeasilycleaned.Floorswhere
tintingorshampooingisperformed,orwherechemicalsforbleachinghairareused,shall
havehardandwashablesurfaces.Floorsshallbekeptcleanandingoodrepair.If
carpetingorsimilarmaterialisusedforfloorcovering,itshallbeofalightcolorwitha
singlelooppileofnotmorethanone‐fourth(1/4)inchinheight.Suchfloorcoveringshall
bekeptcleanbyvacuumingatleastdailyandshampooingatleastonceannuallyand
morefrequentlyifthecoveringisnotclean.
(f) Lighting
Lightingfixturesshallbeinsufficientnumberandproperlyplacedsoastoprovide
adequateillumination.
(g) ProcessVentilation
(1) Theshopshallbeproperlyandadequatelyventilatedsoastoremovechemicalvapor
emissions,excessheat,andodors.Salonventilationshallcomplywithstateandlocal
buildingcodesandordinances.
(2) Nailsalonsusingnailpolishes,enamels,basecoats,hardeners,andchemicalsolvents
aredeemedtocreateindoorvaporemissionsandshallnotpollutenornegatively
affecttheindoorairqualityofadjacentpremises.
(3) Indoorvaporemissionsfromsolventsandpolymersincluding,butnotlimitedto,ethyl
acetates,butylacetate,butylstearate,acetone,xylene,toluene,acetone,ethanol,
methanol,glycolethers,andmethylethylketone,ofanypartspermillion(ppm)
concentration,shallbecontrolledbylocalexhaustventilationsystemstoremovethe
contaminatingagentatthesource.Dischargeshallbetotheoutsideandshallnotbe
re‐circulatedintoanyspace.Thesource,forthepurposeofthissection,shallmean
vaporemissionsoriginatingatthenailtechnicianworkstations.
(h) Cabinets
Cabinetsshallbeprovidedforstorageofcleanlinen,towels,blanketsandgowns.They
shallhavetight‐fittingdoorsthatshallbekeptclosedtoprotectthelinen,towels,
blanketsandgownsfromdustanddirt.
(i) ReceptacleforUsedTowelsandGowns
Acoveredreceptacle,whichcanbereadilyemptiedandcleansed,shallbeprovidedand
maintainedinasanitarymanner.Chemicallysoiledtowelsandlinensshallbestoredin
fire‐retardantcontainers.
(j) Refuse
Coveredcontainersforhairdroppings,paperandotherwastematerialshallbeprovided
andmaintainedinasanitarymanner.
(k) ToiletFacilities
(1) Adequatetoiletfacilitiesandhandwashsinksmustbeprovidedforcustomersand
employees.Suchfacilitiesandwashbasinsshallbekeptcleanandinworkingorder.
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(2) Hairdressingsalonsmustprovideatleastone(1)changingroomforpatronsinany
salonwheretherearefive(5)ormorestations.Aminimumnumberofone(1)
changingroomshallbeprovidedforpatronsforeachten(10)workstationsinthe
salon.Changingroomsshallbeequippedwithacoveredreceptacleforsoiledgowns.
ThosepremisesinoperationpriortoJanuary1,2006areexemptfromthis
requirement.
(3)Adequateandconvenientlylocatedhandwashingfacilitiesshallbeprovidedwithhot
andcoldrunningwater,asanitarysoapdispenserandsingle‐usetowelsfor
customersandemployees.
(4)Theuseofcommonsoapformorethanone(1)personisprohibited.
(5)Acoveredrefusereceptacleshallbeprovidedintheladies’room.
(l) WorkStations
(1) Chairsinworkstationsshallbeatleastfifty‐four(54)inchesapart,centertocenter.
ThosepremisesinoperationpriortoJanuary1,2006areexemptfromthis
requirement.
(2) Atwo(2)‐footwideworkspaceshallbemaintainedbehindeachchairforthe
operator.ThosepremisesinoperationpriortoJanuary1,2006areexemptfromthis
requirement.
(3) Three(3)‐footwideaislesthatareseparateanddiscretefromworkareasshallbe
maintainedthroughouttheshop.
(4) Nohairdryersshallbeplacedinanywaitingroomorencroachontherequiredthree
(3)‐footwideaislespace.
(5) Mobilestationsmustbedesignedtoprovidethesameworkspaceandseparating
distancesasfixedstations.Foramobilestation,itisassumedthatthedryercanbe
accommodatedintheworkspacedesignatedfortheoperator.
(6)Extractionofemissionsfromnailtechnicianworkstationsshallbeaccomplishedby
ventedmanicuretablesdesignedforthatpurposeorvaporextractionsystemsin
accordancewithSection10(g)(1)and(3)ofthisordinance.Thosepremisesin
operationpriortoJanuary1,2006areexemptfromthisrequirementexceptthatthe
DirectorofHealthmayorderthecorrectionofnuisanceconditionsshouldthey
occur.
(m)BarbershoporHairdressingand/orCosmetologyShopinResidence
(1) Abarbershoporhairdressingand/orcosmetologyshoplocatedinaresidencemust
beconfinedtoaseparateroom,separatedwithceiling‐highpartitionsandprovided
withadoortobeclosedatalltimes.
(2) Theareawithinahomeoperatedasabarbershoporhairdressingand/or
cosmetologyshopmustbeequippedwiththefacilitiesandinstrumentsrequiredin
allsuchestablishments.
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SECTION11MAINTENANCEANDOPERATION
(a) GeneralCleanliness
(1) Thelicenseeofeverybarbershoporhairdressingand/orcosmetologyshopshall
keepitinacleanandsanitaryconditionatalltimes.
(2) Nohairdroppingsshallbeallowedtoaccumulateonfloors.Hairdroppingsshallbe
removedfrequentlyandassoonaspossible,insuchamannerasnottocause
objectionableconditions.
(b) Walls,CeilingandFixtures
(1) Ceilingsshallbekeptingoodrepair,andcracksinwalls,especiallyaround
baseboards,shallbefilledinsoastopreventtheharboringandbreedingofinsects.
(2) Cabinets,shelves,furniture,shampoobowlsandfixturesshallbekeptcleanandfree
ofdust,dirtandhairdroppings.Arms,seatsandrestsofchairsshallbewipedof
hairdroppingsafterservingeachcustomer.
(c) SanitaryServices
(1) Nopersonaffectedwithanyinfectiousdiseaseshallbeattended.
(2) Atowelshallnotbeusedformorethanone(1)personwithoutbeingproperly
launderedbeforeeachuse.
(3) Asanitarypaperstriporcleantowelshallbeplacedcompletelyaroundtheneckof
eachcustomerbeforeanapronoranyotherprotectivedeviceisfastenedaround
theneck.
(4) Cleantowelsshallbedeliveredinclosedcontainerandkeptinaclean,closed
cabinetorcloset.Acommerciallinenserviceshallbeusedforlaunderingifnotdone
onthepremises.
(5) Asanitizingagentshallbeusedwhenwashingtowelsandlinensonthepremises.
(d) SanitationofEquipmentandImplements
(1) Hairbrushes,combsandallotherimplementsusedonacustomershallbekept
cleanandsanitaryatalltimesandshallundergothoroughcleansingandsanitizing
afterservingeachcustomerorsingle‐servicedisposableimplementsshallbeused.
(2) Cleanedandsanitizedimplementsshallbestoredinsanitary‐coveredcontainers,
whichshallcontainadisinfectant,orinacleandrawer.
(3) Afterhandlingacustomeraffectedwithaneruptionorwhoseskinisbrokenoutoris
inflamedorcontainspus,theinstrumentsshallbeeffectivelycleaned,washedwith
soaporadetergentandwater,thenrinsedwithwaterhavingatemperatureofat
leastonehundredseventydegreesFahrenheit(170F)orallowedtoremainforfive
(5)minutesinalcohol{seventytoeightypercent(70%‐80%)}orsomeother
approveddisinfectantorsanitizingprocess.
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(4) Shaker‐topcontainersmustbeprovidedfordispensinglotionsandpowders.
(5) Single‐servicetowels,papersandothermaterialshallbedisposedofintheproper
receptacleimmediatelyafteruseandshallnotbeusedagain.
(6) Alldisposablematerialsthatcomeintocontactwithbloodand/orbodyfluidsshall
bedisposedofinsealableplasticbagspriortoplacinginthewastereceptacle.
(7)Allarticlesthatcomeintodirectcontactwiththecustomer’sskin,nails,orhairthat
cannotbeeffectivelycleanedandsanitizedshallbedisposedofinacoveredwaste
receptacleimmediatelyafteruse.Exception:orangesticks,emeryboards,buffing
squares,cosmeticspongesanddisposablenailbitsmaybekeptfortheoriginal
customerifkeptinacoveredcontainerlabeledwiththecustomer’sname.
(e) ShavingBrushes,Mugs,FingerBowls,andCredoBlades
Theuseofshavingbrushes,shavingmugsandcredobladesisprohibited.Theuseof
fingerbowlsformanicuringpurposesisallowed,butthefingerbowlmustbeproperly
cleanedandsanitizedaftereachcustomer.Disposable,single‐usefingerbowlsmaybe
used.
(f) AlumandOtherAstringents
Alumorothermaterialusedtostoptheflowofbloodshallbeappliedinpowderedor
liquidformonly.
(g) NeckDusters,PowderPuffs,MakeupBrushesandSponges
Theuseofbrushneckdusters,powderpuffs,makeupbrushesandspongesisprohibited
unlesstheyaresingle‐usedisposableimplements.
(h) FoodsandBeverages
Foodsandbeveragesshallnotbeprepared,storedorsoldinthepermittedpremises,
exceptwithavalidfoodservicelicensefromtheDirectorofHealth.
(i) Animals,PetsorLiveBirds
Noanimals,petsorlivebirdsshallbekeptinanybarbershoporhairdressingand/or
cosmetologyshop.Thisprohibitiondoesnotapplytotrainedguidedogs(ordogsin
training)forthedisabled,sightlessorhearingimpaired.
SECTION12HYGIENEOFOPERATORS
(a)CleanlinessofOperators
Thehandsoftheoperatorshallbethoroughlywashedwithsoapandwarmwaterbefore
servingeachcustomerandimmediatelyafterusingthetoilet,oraftereating.
(b)HealthofOperators
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Nopersonknowntobeaffectedwithanycommunicablediseaseinaninfectiousstage
shallengageinbarbering,hairdressingorcosmetology,andnopersonsoaffectedshallbe
employedasabarber,hairdresserorcosmetician.
(c) Operatorsshallnoteatordrinkwhileprovidingservicestoacustomer.
SECTION13SMOKINGPROHIBITED
Smokingisstrictlyprohibitedinnailsaloncustomerservicespacesandinroomswhereflammableliquidsare
stored.Nooperatorshallsmokewhileprovidingservicestoacustomer.Smokingshallnotbepermittedin
patronwaitingareas.
SECTION14PROPERATTIRE
Operatorsshallwear,whileattendinganycustomerinabarbershoporhairdressingorcosmetologyshop,
clean,washablegarmentshavingatleastone‐quarter(1/4)‐lengthsleeves.
SECTION15RECOMMENDEDSANITIZERS
(a) Thefollowingchemicalmethodsconstitutesatisfactorysanitizationofimplements.No
methodisconsideredeffectivewithoutpriorthoroughcleaningwithdetergent(soap,
trisodiumphosphate,etc.).
DisinfectantTypeofUseComments
Quanternaryammonium
compounds
1:1000dilutionfor30
seconds
Oneofthemostrecent
developmentsbecausethey
areodorless,non‐toxic,highly
stableandnoncorrosive.
BoilingWater5minutesTheadditionof1%sodium
carbonatewillprevent
rusting.
Lysol(orcompoundcresol
solutionorphenolic
compound)
5%solutionfor3min.
2%solutionfor10min.
Foruseoncoloredgownsor
towels
Commercialformalin10%solutionfor1min.Maybeirritating;
Deterioratesonstanding.
Alcohol(70%ethylAlcohol
or99%isopropylalcohol)
3min.
LubricantsanitizerCombinationRecommendedforelectric
clippers
OtherEPA‐registered
disinfectants
Useaccordingtothe
manufacturer’sinstructions
(b) Chemicalssuitableforlowtemperaturewashing(lessthanorequalto158F.)oftowels
andlinensshallbeused.Lysolorhouseholdbleach(sodiumhypochlorite)shallbeused
accordingtomanufacturers’specifications.Colorsafebleachmaynotbeused.
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(c) Non‐chemicalmethodsofsanitizingmustbeapprovedinwritingbytheDirectorof
Health.Equipmentspecificationsshallaccompanyrequestsforapproval.
SECTION16ELECTRICCLIPPERSANITIZINGTECHNIQUES
Thefollowingarerecommendedsanitizingtechniquesforelectricclippers:
(a) DetachableHead‐Type(SanitaryDesign):
(1) Detachblades.
(2) Cleanthoroughly.
(3) Immerseineffectivesanitizerforrequiredtime.
(b) Non‐detachableHead‐Type:
(1) Placecoveredshallowglassjaratworkshelfoppositeeverybarberchair.
(2) Afteruse,brushoutexcesshairandgrease;wipecuttingbladesclean.
(3) Immersebladeincombinationlubricant‐sanitizer,runclipperwhileimmersedfor
ten(10)seconds.
(4) Removeclipperandallowbladestodrainforten(10)minutesonacleantowelor
tissue,preferableinacabinetreservedfortoolsalreadysanitizedandreadyforuse.
Wipebladescleanwithafreshdisposabletissue.
SECTION17INSPECTIONFORM
AttachmentAprovidesasampleInspectionForm.Thisisprovidedsolelyforinformationandisnotintended
torevise,delete,suspendoraddtotheabovespecificationsandRegulationrequirements.
SECTION18PERMIT/LICENSEANNUALFEE
(a) TheannuallicensefeeestablishedbytheLedgeLightHealthDistrictBoardof
DirectorsshallnottoexceedthemaximumfeesetforthintheStateStatutes.
(b) ThecurrentannuallicensefeeforDistrictinspectionsisonehundreddollarspayable
uponapplicationfortherequiredlicense.
SECTION19EFFECTIVEDATE
ThisRegulationshallbecomeeffectiveJanuary1,2006.
SECTION20UNCONSTITUTIONALITYPROVISION
Shouldanysection,paragraph,sentence,clauseorphraseoftheRegulationbedeclaredunconstitutionalor
invalidforanyreason,theremainderofsaidRegulationsshallnotbeaffectedthereby.
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TheforegoingRegulationwasapprovedanddulyadoptedatameetingoftheLedgeLightHealthDistrict
BoardofDirectorsonNovember10,2005,tobeeffectiveJanuary1,2006.
BakerSalsbury,MPH,MSW,MHSA
DirectorofHealth
SueVincent,Secretary
DistrictBoardofDirectors
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Promotinghealthycommunities
216BroadStreet●NewLondon,CT06320●phone.860.448.4882●fax.860.448.4885●www.llhd.org
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ATTACHEMENT A
Name of Establishment_________________________
Address__________________________________
Annual Inspection Complaint
Reinspection
Other: ___________________________
Services: Barber Shop Hairdressing/Cosmetology
Pedicures Other ___________________
Based on an inspection this day, the items checked below identify violations of the Ledge Light Health District Cosmetology Ordinance, which must
be corrected by the date specified.
A. Water Supply
1. Water supply adequate, safe..........................................................................
2. Hot and cold water under pressure, provided as required ...............................
B. Sewage Disposal
3. Approved method of sewage disposal...................................................................
C. Plumbing
4. Approved plumbing fixtures, clean, maintained....................................................
5. No potential cross connection, back siphonage, backflow...................................
D. Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
6. Toilets and washbasins adequate, convenient, accessible, designed, installed
7. Proper fixtures in good repair, clean......................................................................
8. Soap in dispensers and single-service paper towels provided............................
E. Garbage Disposal
9. Adequate number of covered refuse containers provided, clean ........................
10. Outside disposal area and enclosures properly constructed, clean....................
F. Floors/Walls/Ceilings
11. Floors properly constructed, in good repair, clean................................................
12. Ceilings properly constructed, in good repair, clean.............................................
13. Walls properly constructed, in good repair, clean.................................................
14. Attached equipment, fixtures, properly constructed, maintained, clean,
free of hair clippings................................................................................................
G. Lighting
15. Adequate lighting provided as required.................................................................
H. Ventilation
16. Adequate ventilation, no excess heat or odors .....................................................
I. Storage
17. Cabinets for clean linens and towels are adequate, clean, with tight
fitting doors ..............................................................................................................
18. Covered receptacle provided exclusively for soiled linens and
towels.......................................................................................................................
J. Housekeeping
19. In-Residence shop completely separate from living/sleeping quarters
..................................................................................................................................
20. No foods or beverages prepared, stored, or sold on premises unless
permitted..................................................................................................................
21. No animals / pets.....................................................................................................
22. Aisles/work spaces properly maintained...............................................................
K. Personnel
23. All personnel properly licensed as required by State............................................
24. No person with infection or communicable disease attended or working
..................................................................................................................................
25. Good hygienic practices, smoking restricted.........................................................
26. Clean outer garments .............................................................................................
27. Hands washed with soap and water before serving each customer...................
L. Utensils/Equipment – Handling (other than Single Service)
28. The following items are prohibited: neck dusters, powder puffs, sponges,
shaving brushes, shaving mugs.............................................................................
Hair clippings removed frequently and in proper manner...................................
30. Head rest covered with clean towels or paper......................................................
31. Sanitary paper strip placed around neck before protective device......................
32. Shaker-top container used for dispensing lotion or powders...............................
33. Alum or other material to stop the flow of blood provided in powder
or liquid form............................................................................................................
M. Utensils/Equipment - Sanitizing (other than Single Service)
34. Utility sink provided for instrument cleaning..........................................................
35. Equipment used on customer cleaned and disinfected after each
customer..................................................................................................................
36. Utensils used on customers cleaned and sanitized after each
customer..................................................................................................................
37. Proper use of recommended sanitizing/sterilizing device after
thorough cleansing of implements.........................................................................
38. Disinfected utensils kept in sanitary covered containers when not in use
39. Linens and towels properly sanitized when washed on premises.......................
Date of Inspection:
Date of Required Compliance:
Director of Health / Authorized Agent Signature of Person in Charge
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Promotinghealthycommunities
216BroadStreet●NewLondon,CT06320●phone.860.448.4882●fax.860.448.4885●www.llhd.org
