The procedure surface and the surface of all furniture and counter tops located in a workstation, instrument storage area and cleaning area shall be made of materials that are, or shall be treated so as to be, smooth, nonabsorbent, nonporous, easily cleanable and able to withstand repeated cleaning and disinfecting. Such surfaces shall be maintained in a good condition free from holes and cracks.
A. 
Every body art establishment shall have at a minimum the following:
(1) 
One or more ultrasonic cleaning units sold for cleaning purposes under approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration. Every ultrasonic cleaning unit shall be clearly labeled "Biohazardous" and shall be installed or placed in the cleaning area at a minimum distance of 36 inches from the required autoclave or other sterilization unit.
(2) 
One or more autoclaves or other sterilization units sold for medical sterilization purposes under approval of the United States Food and Drug Administration.
B. 
Every operator and body art practitioner shall be knowledgeable in the required washing, cleaning and sterilization procedures, including the proper operation of the ultrasonic cleaning unit and autoclave or other sterilization unit.
A. 
Every workstation shall have a foot-operated, covered, cleanable waste receptacle for disposal of trash and other debris.
B. 
Every workstation shall have an approved sharps container exclusively used for the disposal of contaminated waste in accordance with Quincy Municipal Code Chapter 175, Article II, Infectious Waste Disposal.
Every body art establishment or body art practitioner shall maintain an adequate supply of reusable, launderable linens or single-use linens, such as drapes, lap cloths and aprons, to be used in conducting body art activities.
If used in body art activity, 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.
A. 
All inks, dyes, and pigments used to alter the color of skin in the conduct of body art shall be specifically manufactured for such purpose, approved, properly labeled as to their ingredients, manufacturer and lot number in accordance with applicable United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements, and shall not be contaminated or adulterated. The mixing of such inks, dyes or pigments or the dilution of the same with potable sterile water is acceptable, unless prohibited or not recommended by the product manufacturer.
B. 
Inks, dyes and pigments prepared by or at the direction of a body art practitioner for use in body art activity shall be made exclusively of nontoxic and noncontaminated ingredients approved by the Department or the FDA.
A. 
Jewelry shall be sterilized, free from polishing compounds, and free from nicks, scratches, burrs or irregular surface conditions.
B. 
Jewelry of 16 gage girth or thicker shall not have raised external threads or threading.
C. 
Jewelry shall be in good condition, designed and manufactured for insertion into the intended body part of the client.
D. 
The use of previously worn jewelry or jewelry brought into the body art establishment by the client or another is prohibited.
E. 
Only jewelry manufactured of surgical implant stainless steel of American Society for Testing and Materials Standards Grade F138, surgical implant solid 14K or 18K white or yellow gold, niobium, surgical implant titanium of Ti6A4V ELI, American Society for Testing and Materials Standards F-136-98, platinum or other materials considered by the Department to be equally biocompatible and capable of adequate cleaning and sterilization shall be inserted into a client.
Equipment, instruments and supplies intended for single use shall not be used more that one time.
No operator, body art practitioner or other person shall utilize or have available in a body art establishment any:
A. 
Instruments or materials, such as styptic pencils or devices, alum, or any similar material, used to check the flow of blood;
B. 
Liquid sterilants for the attempted 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 the purpose of prohibiting the backflow of pigment and body fluid into the machine;
D. 
Multiple-use instruments or components that are designed in such a manner that restricts or prevents proper washing, 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, or other tools, devices or instruments used for or in conjunction with any prohibited body art activity, and not otherwise properly used for any allowed body art activity;
G. 
Piercing needles or piercing tapers for the sale or use by one not a body art practitioner; or
H. 
Needles used in the practice of "play piercing," so-called.