[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of
the Town of Wethersfield as Secs. 6-7-1 through 6-7-8 of the Code
of 1972. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Massage parlors — See Ch. 102.
It hereby is declared that the operation of
barbershops and beauty salons, as defined herein, is a business affecting
the public health, safety and welfare.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply:
An establishment where human hair is cut or styled; where
beards are shaved or trimmed; where human hair is waved, straightened,
singed, set, bleached, removed, colored or tinted; and/or where facials,
manicuring or cosmetic hand or fingernail care is provided.
A person who carries out any of the procedures listed in
the definition of barbershop and beauty salon.
A.
All operators in a barbershop or a beauty salon shall
have and display an appropriate current license or registration from
the State of Connecticut.
B.
Any place where barbering or hairdressing is carried
out shall have and display a current license as a barbershop or beauty
salon.
C.
Application for a license to operate a barbershop
or beauty salon shall be made to the Director of Health on a form
to be supplied by the Director, who shall inspect the establishment
for compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
D.
The applicant shall provide a detailed sketch or drawing
of the layout of the shop or salon.
E.
The initial licensing fee for a barbershop or beauty
salon with one to three stations shall be $30; for four to seven stations,
$40; for eight to 12 stations, $50; and for 13 or more stations, $60.
Initial licenses shall be in effect for one year from the date issued.
Annual renewal fees shall be $30 for establishments with one to seven
stations and $40 for those with eight or more stations.
The Director of Health or his authorized agent
shall make inspections and reinspections as necessary to enforce this
chapter and shall be permitted to enter any establishment licensed
or applying for a license under this chapter at any reasonable time.
The Director of Health may deny an application
for a license or may revoke or suspend a license for failure to comply
with the requirements of this chapter or for any unsanitary condition
which, in his judgment, may constitute a hazard to health. No license
may be revoked or suspended without due notice and hearing by the
Director of Health.
A.
No barbershop or beauty salon shall have any means
of entrance to a dwelling place or residence.
B.
All establishments shall be properly equipped to conduct
the business of barbering, hairdressing or cosmetology. Washbowls
shall be used for barbering, hairdressing and cosmetology work only.
A utility sink shall be provided for proper cleansing of instruments.
Shampoo bowls, cabinets, combs, brushes and towels shall be provided
by the shop owner and be in good working condition and clean. Booths
or working areas shall provide a minimum of 36 square feet for each
operator employed in the shop. This area shall not include any space
devoted to offices, waiting rooms or other purposes not directly related
to provision of service to patrons. Passageways shall have a minimum
width of three feet throughout the establishment. No dryers shall
be placed in any waiting room or passageway.
A.
No operator who is infected with any infectious disease
in communicable form shall attend any person. No person infected with
any infectious disease in communicable form shall be attended. Operators
shall wash their hands thoroughly with soap and hot water before attending
any person. Operators shall wear clean, washable clothing at all times.
No animals or pets shall be kept in any establishment.
B.
All brushes, combs, instruments and applicators shall
be cleansed and disinfected after each use. Individual headrest coverings
or neck protectors shall be supplied for each person. In manicuring,
a clean paper lining for the finger bowl shall be used for each person.
Brushes, scissors, clippers, razors, combs, rubber discs, parts of
vibrators and other utensils and appliances shall be disinfected after
use upon any person. No tools shall be left exposed on workstands
but, after each use, shall be cleansed, disinfected and kept in a
clean closed drawer or cabinet. No towel shall be used for more than
one person without being laundered. Clean towels shall be kept in
a clean, closed cabinet or closet. Suitable containers for soiled
towels, brushes and combs shall be provided. No powder puff, sponge,
neck duster or brush roller shall be used. Solid soap shall not be
used in common or for more than one person. All hair droppings upon
the floor shall be removed therefrom as soon as possible and in such
manner as not to cause nuisance.
C.
Proper ventilation shall be provided for excess heat
and odors. Floors shall have hard washable surfaces in areas where
tinting or shampooing is done or where chemicals such as sodium hydroxide,
peroxide or thioglycolate are used. Floors shall be maintained in
a clean state at all times. Toilets shall meet the requirements of
the regulations governing plumbing in the Public Health Code.
D.
Any of the following methods of disinfection may be
used in a container sufficiently large to disinfect all tools:
E.
Solutions of other chemicals may be used in the same
manner, provided that the disinfecting ingredient shall be equal in
potency to a five-percent carbolic acid solution as determined by
the phenol coefficient method. All instruments and accessories so
disinfected shall be rinsed thoroughly in clean flowing tap water
before use.
Any person who fails to comply with any provision
of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
of not more than $100 for each day such violation continues.
