The purpose of this chapter is to define requirements for the
inspection, establishment standards, permit fees and penalties for
barbershops, hairdressing, cosmetology and nail salons, and tattoo/body-piercing
salons in the Town of Wallingford, in accordance with Connecticut
General Statutes Title 19a and § 20-234 et seq. and other
applicable law, as amended.
For the purpose of this chapter:
BARBERING
Includes any and all described practices permitted by state
law when performed by a barber licensed in the State of Connecticut
upon the head, face, scalp or neck for cosmetic purposes only.
BARBERSHOP
Any establishment engaged in the practice of barbering for
the public.
BODY PIERCING
Involves the puncturing of an area on the body, such as the
navel area, eyebrows, nose, tongue, lips, nipples and genital regions,
but excluding the earlobe, so that a piece of decorative jewelry can
be inserted and worn.
CHANGING ROOM
A separate and discrete area, not a toilet facility, where
customers may change from their street clothes to a gown prior to
receiving services.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
The Director of Health of the Town of Wallingford or his
or her authorized agent.
DISINFECT
To use a chemical or physical process to destroy harmful
organisms, including bacteria, viruses, germs, and fungi.
ESTABLISHMENT
Any premises, building, or part of a building, such as a
day spa or similar business, engaged in the practice of any barbering,
hairdressing, cosmetology, esthetics, eyelash services, nail technician
services, tattoo, permanent make-up or body-piercing activity for
the public. The terms "establishment" and "salon" shall be used interchangeably.
ESTHETICIAN
Includes any and all described skin care treatment practices
permitted by State law when performed by a licensed individual.
EYELASH TECHNICIAN
A person who, for compensation, performs eyelash extensions,
lifts or perms, eyelash color tints or any and all practices permitted
by state law by licensed individuals.
HAIRDRESSING AND COSMETOLOGY
Includes any and all described practices permitted by state
law when performed by a licensed individual upon the head, face, scalp,
arms, hands, body, legs and feet for cosmetic purposes only.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
A person who follows an independent trade, business, or profession
in which he or she offers his or her services to the public. They
are generally not employees of the company and perform services for
another person under an expressed or implied agreement.
NAIL TECHNICIAN
A person who, for compensation, cuts, shapes, polishes or
enhances the appearance of the nails of the hands or feet, including,
but not limited to, the application and removal of sculptured or artificial
nails.
MANAGER
Any person, including, but not limited to, a licensed hairdresser/cosmetician
or barber, independent contractor, or unlicensed person who is performing
tasks allowed under the scope of this Code and the Connecticut General
Statutes.
PERMIT HOLDER
The person who applies and is granted a permit to operate
and provide the services of barbershop, hair dressing, cosmetology,
nail salon, tattoo, permanent make-up, body-piercing, esthetics or
eyelash services establishment in the Town of Wallingford.
SHAMPOO STATION
Consists of a shampoo sink (used for no other purpose) with
hot and cold running water and a shampoo chair.
TATTOO ARTIST/TECHNICIAN
A person who practices tattooing on another person and shall
include any and all described practices permitted by state law performed
by a tattoo artist/technician licensed in the State of Connecticut.
TATTOO EQUIPMENT
Any equipment used in the application of ink to the skin,
including permanent cosmetics.
TATTOOING
Injecting the skin with a permanent dye or ink.
WORK AREA
A separate room with one or more work stations, or a private
room set aside to serve one customer at a time.
WORK STATION
A chair, countertop and floor space set aside for the purpose
of serving a customer, including floor space for the operator to stand
while serving the customer.
The Director of Health shall have the authority to adopt technical
standards and associated inspection procedures to assure proper sanitary
maintenance and safe operation of all establishments. Such standards
and inspection shall not contravene any of the provisions of this
chapter or any state or municipal laws, ordinances or regulations,
and may be amended or revised by the Director of Health. Failure of
an establishment to achieve and maintain minimum requirements of these
technical standards shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
A copy of the technical standards shall be available at the Health
Department. for review and copying.