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.
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.
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.