[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all tattoo parlors
as herein defined. Tattoo parlors for which building permits are issued
subsequent to the effective date hereof shall be constructed in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter. The purpose of this chapter is
to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens
of the City.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
For the purposes of this chapter the following words shall have
the following definitions:
COMMON SPACE
All portions of the premises used in common by more than
one tenant and not under the exclusive control of any tenant.
DISINFECTION
A reduction in numbers of pathogenic organisms to levels
at which bacteria and viral infections should not occur.
HEALTH DIRECTOR
The director of the Western Tidewater Health District or
authorized designees.
MANAGER
Any person having immediate control of a tattoo parlor and
of the persons working there.
PREMISES
A tattoo parlor, any rest room, waiting room, hall, lounge,
storage room or accessory buildings appurtenant to such tattoo parlor
and the area of land surrounding the tattoo parlor which is under
the control of the owner or manager or used directly or indirectly
in connection with the tattoo parlor.
STERILIZATION
The process of the removal of all microorganisms by subjecting
them to autoclaving for 20 minutes at 121° C., 15 minutes at 126°
C. or five minutes at 134° C.
TATTOO
To puncture the skin with a needle and insert indelible colors
in order to leave permanent marks, designs or pictures.
TATTOOIST
Any person engaged in the practice of tattooing.
TATTOO PARLOR
Any establishment in the City in which the practice of tattooing
is carried on and including all portions of the premises under the
control of the owner or manager used to conduct such business.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
For the purpose of enforcing the regulations set forth in this
chapter, the Health Director or his or her designees may enter into
any tattoo parlor in the City at any time it is open for business
in order to inspect it. No person shall hinder, interfere with or
prevent any such inspection.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
Plans and specifications for any tattoo parlor hereafter established,
removed to a new location or remodeled shall be submitted to the Health
Director for review and approval before such establishment may be
opened for business. Such plans shall show details as to entrances,
partitions, windows, openings, ventilation, vestibules, toilets, water
supply and other such details as may be required by the Health Director.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
No portion of any tattoo establishment shall be used for sleeping
purposes, nor shall any living quarters of any kind be directly entered
through the tattoo establishment, nor shall any cooking be permitted
in a tattoo parlor.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
No tattoo parlor shall be connected with any other business,
other than the business of piercing, unless it be separated by a partition
or wall constructed in accordance with City and state requirements,
nor shall access to any dwelling or other place of business be permitted
through the entrance to the tattoo parlor.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
Should any portion of this chapter be declared invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of this chapter or any other portion hereof.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter by doing
a prohibited act, failing to perform a required act or failing to
perform a permitted act in the prescribed manner shall be deemed guilty
of a Class 3 misdemeanor. Each day's violation shall constitute
a separate offense.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
It shall be the duty of the owner or manager of each tattoo
parlor prior to commencement of business to provide to the Health
Director a plan for the safe and sanitary operation of the facility
which meets the requirements set forth hereinbelow and the current
accepted practices approved by the Health Director.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
All disposable articles must be stored in a sanitary manner
and dispensed properly. All disposable material must be discarded
immediately after use.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
Sterilization of instruments shall be accomplished by autoclaving,
which involves the use of superheated steam under pressure at the
temperatures and times set forth in the definitional section above.
The entire load is held at the recommended temperature for the full
time indicated. Prior to autoclaving the instruments to be autoclaved
must be scrupulously clean.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
The following disinfectants shall be used as indicated below:
hypochlorite (5.25% chlorine laundry bleach), glutyraldehyde (cidex),
70% alcohol and clear phenolics. Fresh solutions of hypochlorite and
clean phenolics must be made up daily and fresh solutions of glutyraldehyde
made up weekly. The manufacturer's instructions regarding the
correct concentrations of these substances shall be followed. Alcohol
or a clear phenolic solution (e.g., carbolic acid) may be used for
wiping motors and table tops. Organic matter and dust adhering to
objects to be disinfected shall be cleaned off instruments prior to
disinfection.
Approved Disinfectant Solutions
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Agent
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Preparation
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Time
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Uses
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1.
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Hypochlorite
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5,000 ppm by diluting 1 part with 10 parts of water
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Soak 30 minutes
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Corrodes metal; good for other materials and disinfection of
needles, etc., before disposal
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2.
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Glutyraldehyde
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Make up weekly using activator; do not dilute
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Soak 30 minutes
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Damp wiping pigment, capsule holders
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3.
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70% alcohol
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Do not dilute
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Damp wipe; leave 30 minutes except on skin
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Skin, table top, metals (except on instruments and containers)
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4.
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Clear phenolics
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Dilute according to manufacturer's instructions
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Damp wipe; leave 30 minutes except on skin
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Table tops, damp wiping tattoo motor
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The use of disinfectants other than those listed above must
be approved by the Health Director.
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[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
Good personal hygiene is required. Clean, washable or single-service
clothing shall be worn. The use of sterilized surgical gloves or vinyl
examination gloves is acceptable. Vinyl examination gloves shall be
discarded after one use. Broken skin or infections on other exposed
parts of the body, such as the face, shall be kept covered with a
waterproof bandage.
[Ord. of 6-14-1999]
The tattooed area shall be covered with a sterile nonstick bandage,
which is then taped to the skin. Antibiotic or antiseptic creams shall
not be used except under a physician's supervision when infection
has occurred.