As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPEAL
A request in writing by an establishment owner to the Director
of Health to consider reversing a decision.
BARBERING
The cutting, trimming, shaving, singeing, dyeing, coloring
and styling of hair on the head, face, and neck of a person performed
by a barber licensed by the State of Connecticut.
BARBERSHOP
An establishment engaged in the practice of barbering for
the public.
COSMETOLOGY
A.
Performing a manicure and/or pedicure that involve the trimming,
filing, and painting of the healthy nails of the hands and feet. Excluding
cutting of the nail beds, corns, calluses, or other medical treatment
of the hands, feet, or ankles.
B.
Application of cosmetics, lotions, oils, waxes to the skin of
the head, face, neck, and arms, and legs for cosmetic purposes only.
C.
Threading, involving the epilation of the eyebrow area using
cotton thread.
COSMETOLOGY SHOP
An establishment engaged in the practice of cosmetology for
the public.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
The Director of Health of the Town of Stratford or his/her
authorized agent.
ESTABLISHMENT
Refers to barbershop, hairdressing shop, and/or cosmetology
shop.
HAIRDRESSING
The cutting, trimming, shaving, dressing, arranging, curling,
waving, weaving, cutting, singeing, relaxing, straightening, bleaching,
and coloring of hair by a hairdresser licensed by the State of Connecticut.
HAIRDRESSING SHOP
An establishment engaged in the practice of hairdressing
for the public.
HEARING
A meeting between the establishment owner and the Health
Department to discuss issues concerning the establishment.
HOME ESTABLISHMENT
A hairdressing establishment, barbershop, and or cosmetology
establishment contained within a private residence.
IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARD
A violation or set of violations that are injurious to public
health that requires the immediate closure of the establishment.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
A "cosmetic medical procedure" that involves the removal
of unwanted hair by means of exposure to pulses of laser light that
destroy the hair follicle. Procedures are strictly provided in a "medical
spa" by a health professional as defined in Connecticut Public Act
14-119.
LICENSE
A permit issued by the Health Department for the establishment
to operate in the Town of Stratford.
NAIL SALON
A shop or business performing manicures and/or pedicures
that involve the trimming, filing and painting of the healthy nails
of the hands and feet, excluding cutting of the nail beds, corns,
calluses, or other medical treatment of the hands, feet or ankles
and/or a shop engaged in the application of cosmetics, lotions, oil,
waxes to the skin of the head, face, neck, arms or legs for cosmetic
purposes only.
PERSON IN CHARGE
The owner of a barbershop, hairdressing shop, cosmetology
shop must designate a person in charge whenever he/she is not present
in the establishment during hours of operation.
SINGLE USE ITEMS
Any item that because of its construction or use cannot be
easily cleaned and/or sanitized. Single-use items are to be used only
once and then disposed of.
TECHNICIAN
A person providing services at a hairdressing shop, barbershop,
and or cosmetology shop.
WORK STATION
The work area in a hairdressing shop, barbershop, and/or
cosmetology shop.
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 barbershops, hairdressing shops,
and cosmetology shops. Such standards and inspections 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 as deemed
necessary from time to time by the Director of Health. Failure of
a barbershop, hairdressing shop, or cosmetology shop to achieve and
maintain minimum requirements of these technical standards shall constitute
a violation of this chapter.