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
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(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.