The surface of all equipment and furniture located in an area
used for body art procedure or instrument storage area, including
but not limited to counters, tables, equipment, benches, chairs, recliners,
shelves, storage containers, and cabinets in the workstations, cleaning
areas, and instrument storage areas shall be made of materials that
are, or shall be treated so as to be, smooth, nonabsorbent, nonporous,
easily cleaned, and able to withstand repeated cleaning and disinfecting.
Every body art establishment shall maintain an adequate supply
or reusable, washable linens or single-use linens, such as drapes,
lap cloths and aprons, to be used in body art procedure in accordance
with these regulations.
If used in body art procedure, rotary pens, also known as cosmetic
machines, shall have detachable, disposable, sterile combo couplers
and shall have detachable, disposable casings or casings designed
and manufactured to be easily cleaned and sterilized in accordance
with these regulations.
No person shall use or have available in a body art establishment:
A. Unapproved instruments or materials, such as styptic pencils or devices,
alum, or any similar material, to check the flow of blood.
B. Liquid sterilants for the sterilization of any reusable instrument
or component;
C. Rotary pens that are designed or manufactured with a sponge type
material at the opening of the chamber for prohibiting the back flow
of pigment and body fluid into the machine;
D. Multiple use instruments or components that are designed in such
a manner that restrict or prevent proper cleaning or sterilization;
E. Drugs, chemicals, or agents that require a licensed medical practitioner's
authorization for use, application, or dispensation.
F. Suturing kits or suturing devices, scalpels, cauterizing tools or
devices, branding tools or devices, or other tools, devices or instruments
used for or in conjunction with any prohibited body art procedure,
and not otherwise used for any permitted body art procedure.