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130-5-.08 Recommended Disinfection Approved by the Georgia
Department of Human Resources, Environmental Health Section.

(1) Wet Disinfection Standards.
(a) All tools and implements, except those which come in contact with blood or body
fluids, must be disinfected by complete immersion in any EPA registered, hospital grade,
bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectant that is prepared and used according to
the manufacturer's directions.
(b) All tools and implements which come in contact with blood or body fluids must be
disinfected by complete immersion in any EPA registered, hospital grade, and
tuberculocidal disinfectant that is prepared and used according to the manufacturer's
directions.

(2) Dry Disinfection Standards.
(a) After thoroughly washing in detergent and warm water, items may be disinfected,
using ultra violet ray exposures according to the ultra violet equipment supplier's
recommendations, provided that lamps are replaced and dates of replacement recorded as
indicated by test results.

(3) Storage Standards.
(a) Disinfected implements must be stored in a disinfected, dry and covered container
(Any EPA approved dry disinfectant may be used).
Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-10-6. History. Original Rule entitled "Recommended Disinfection—Approved
by the Georgia State Board of Health" was filed on February 25, 1986; effective March 17, 1986.
Amended: Rule retitled "Recommended Disinfection Approved by the Georgia Department of Human
Resources, Environmental Health Section". F. Oct. 20, 1995; eff. Nov. 9, 1995.

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
Sanitary Regulations For Salons And Schools

1. All establishments wherein cosmetology, nail care, or esthetics is practiced or taught within the State of
Georgia must provide suitable quarters equipped to give adequate services subject to inspection by constituted
representatives of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology.
2. Separate space must be provided for a cosmetology, esthetic, or nail care establishment. The use of any such
space for sleeping, dining or any other domestic purpose is prohibited.
3. Space used for a cosmetology, esthetic, or nail care establishment must be separated by tight, ceiling high
partitions from residence rooms.
4. Each establishment must have proper toilet and plumbing facilities and adequate supply of hot and cold
running water in accordance with the recognized health standards.
5. Walls, ceilings, floors, furniture and equipment must be free from dust and debris.
6. Shampoo bowls and sinks, and service sinks must be thoroughly cleansed and sanitized.
7. Towels, after being used once, must be placed in a covered container until properly laundered.
8. The use of any article that is not properly cleansed and sanitized is prohibited.
9. All waste material must be removed daily. Garbage shall be stored in a covered washable container and shall
not be left in the establishment overnight.
10. Professional implements and tools shall be cleansed thoroughly with soap and water and sanitized by using
recommended disinfectants approved by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Environmental Health
Section.
11. Creams, lotions and other cosmetics for use on patrons must be kept in sanitary, closed containers.
12. It shall be unlawful to allow pets in a cosmetology, esthetic, or nail care establishment.
130-5-.08 Recommended Disinfection Approved by the Georgia Department of Human Resources,
Environmental Health Section.
(1) Wet Disinfection Standards.
(a) All tools and implements, except those which come in contact with blood or body fluids,
must be disinfected by complete immersion in any EPA registered, hospital grade,
bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectant that is prepared and used according to the
manufacturer’s directions.
(b) All tools and implements which come in contact with blood or body fluids must be
disinfected by complete immersion in any EPA registered, hospital grade, and tuberculocidal
disinfectant that is prepared and used according to the manufacturer’s directions.
(2) Dry Disinfection Standards
(a) After thoroughly washing in detergent and warm water, items may be disinfected, using ultra
violet ray exposures according to the ultra violet equipment supplier’s recommendations,
provided that lamps are replaced and dates of replacement recorded as indicated by test
results.
(3) Storage Standards.
(a) Disinfected implements must be stored in a disinfected, dry and covered container (Any EPA
Approved dry disinfectant may be used)

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