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COSMETOLOGY

0440-2-.07 EQUIPMENT.
(1) Every cosmetology shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a) one (1) shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water in work area and chair;
(b) one (1) enclosed storage area for clean towels;
(c) one (1) covered container for soiled towels;
(d) one (1) covered trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(e) one (1) dry sterilizer, with fumigant, or sanitary compartment;
(f) one (1) wet sterilizer;
(g) one (1) work station (standard size) for each operator;
(h) one (1) ultra violet sanitizer;
(i) one (1) blood spill kit; and
(j) adequate restroom facilities.
All containers for cosmetic products must be properly labeled.
(2) Every skin care shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a) one (1) sink which provides hot and cold running water in the work area, excluding the
bathroom;
(b) one (1) magnifying lamp;
(c) one (1) enclosed storage area for clean towels;
(d) one (1) covered container for soiled towels;
(e) one (1) covered trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(f) one (1) reclining facial chair/table;
(g) one (1) wet sterilizer for the equipment used;
(h) ultra violet sanitizer;
(i) one (1) blood spill kit; and
(j) adequate restroom facilities.
All containers for cosmetic products must be properly labeled.
(3) Every manicure shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a) one (1) manicure table with stool or chair, per manicurist;
(b) one (1) patron chair;
(c) one (1) wet sterilizer for equipment used;
(d) one (1) ultra violet sanitizer for equipment used;
(e) enclosed storage area(s) for clean towels;
(f) one (1) covered container for soiled towels;
(g) one (1) covered trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(h) one (1) sink which provides hot and cold running water in the work area, excluding the
bathroom;
(i) one (1) finger bowl per table;
(j) one (1) covered container per table for cotton balls and swabs;
(k) one (1) foot bath if pedicures are offered;
(l) one (1) blood spill kit;
(m) adequate restroom facilities; and
SANITARY RULES CHAPTER 0440-2
(Rule 0440-2-.07, continued)
August, 2004 (Revised) 4
(n) sign prominently posted stating that the customer has the right not to have drills used on his or
her nails.
All containers for cosmetic products must be properly labeled.
(4) Every natural hair stylist shop shall be equipped with at least:
(a) one (1) shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water in work area and chair;
(b) one (1) enclosed storage area for clean towels;
(c) one (1) covered container for soiled towels;
(d) one (1) covered trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
(e) one (1) dry sterilizer, with fumigant, or sanitary compartment;
(f) one (1) wet sterilizer;
(g) one (1) work station (standard size) for each operator;
(h) one (1) ultra violet sanitizer;
(i) one (1) blood spill kit; and
(j) adequate restroom facilities.
All containers for cosmetic products must be properly labeled.
(5) Every shop shall contain sufficient equipment to enable it to perform all services offered competently
and efficiently. All equipment must be in working order.
(6) Residential shops must maintain a separate entrance without requiring passage through any portion of a
private residence. Separate restroom facilities must be provided apart from the living quarters.
(7) A cosmetology, skin care, natural hair stylist or manicure shop located in a mobile home or mobile unit
will not be approved for a license unless it is placed on a permanent foundation or otherwise rendered
immobile.
(8) A cosmetology, skin care, natural hair stylist or manicure shop must have a separate entrance from any
other business except in malls or strip shopping centers.
Authority: T.C.A. §§62-4-105(e) and 62-4-125. Administrative History: Original rule filed February 23, 1983;
effective March 25, 1983. Amendment filed February 21, 1986; effective March 23, 1986. Amendment filed August
21, 1987; effective October 5, 1987. Amendment field January 13, 1989; effective February 27, 1989. Repeal and
new rule filed July 10, 1997; effective September 23, 1997. Amendment filed May 25, 2004; effective August 8,
2004.

SANITARY RULES CHAPTER 0440-2
(Rule 0440-2-.13, continued)
August, 2004 (Revised) 6
(2) Wet Disinfection Standard
(a) All tools and implements, except those which come in contact with blood or body fluids, must
be cleaned with soap and water and disinfected by complete immersion in an EPA registered,
bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal, and pseudomonacidal (Formulated for
Hospitals) disinfectant that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Dry Disinfection Standard
(b) All tools and implements which have come in contact with blood or body fluids must be cleaned
in soap and water and disinfected by complete immersion in an EPA registered bactericidal,
virucidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal and pseudomonacidal (Formulated for Hospitals)
disinfectant that is effective against HIV-1 and human Hepatitis B Virus and is mixed according
to the manufacturer’s direction.
(c) Disinfected implements must be stored in a disinfected, dry, covered container.
(3) A manicurist shall maintain a supply of antiseptic and/or liquid or spray styptic to be used in the event
that a patron’s skin is accidentally broken during the manicuring process.
(4) Before use, manicuring instruments must be cleaned with soap and water, and immersed in an EPA
registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, tuberculocidal, and pseudomonacidal (Formulated for
Hospitals) disinfectant for at least ten (10) minutes. The disinfectant for this purpose may be kept in a
covered container of sufficient size to accommodate the instruments to be immersed.
(5) When not in use, manicuring instruments must be dried and kept in a cabinet sanitizer.
(6) Foot Bath
(a) A foot bath shall be cleaned and disinfected after each use.
(b) The filters and jets of the foot bath shall be flushed, cleaned with soap and water and disinfected
in an EPA registered bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and pseudomonacidal (Formulated for
Hospitals) disinfectant after each use with the use of a hospital grade tuberculocidal disinfectant
circulated through the machine for the minimum time recommended by the manufacturer.

http://tennessee.gov/sos/rules/0440/0440-02.pdf

 

 

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