Section 980.1 - Procedures for Cleaning and Disinfecting Whirlpool Footspas, and Air-Jet Basins(a) As used in this section, "whirlpool footspa" or "spa" is defined as any basin using circulating water.(b) An air-jet basin is defined as any basin using an air jet stream system to move water.(c) After use upon each client, each whirlpool footspa or air-jet basin shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following sequential manner: (1) All water shall be drained from the basin.(2) The inside walls of the basin shall be scrubbed and cleaned of all visible debris with a clean brush, liquid soap (labeled as such on soap product) and water.(3) The spa basin shall be rinsed with water.(4) The spa basin shall be refilled with clean water.(5) The water in the basin shall be circulated with the correct amount (read manufacturer label for mixing instructions) of the EPA-registered hospital-liquid disinfectant that is labeled as a bactericide, fungicide and virucide, through the basin for at least 10 minutes.(6) The spa basin must be drained, rinsed, and wiped dry with a new, clean paper towel.(7) Record this procedure in the pedicure equipment-cleaning log. The log shall contain the date and time of each cleaning, initials of the person who completed the procedure, and shall indicate that the cleaning was done after a client.(d) At the end of each day and after the last client, each whirlpool footspa or air-jet basin shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following sequential manner: (1) The screen and any other removable parts shall be removed.(2) Scrub all visible debris from the screen, inside walls of the basin, any other removable parts, and the area behind them with a clean brush, liquid soap (labeled as such on soap product) and water.(3) Reinsert the clean screen and any other removable parts.(4) Fill the basin with warm water and detergent (labeled as such on detergent product) and circulate the detergent through the spa system for at least 10 minutes (follow the spa manufacturer's instructions).(5) Drain the detergent solution and rinse the basin.(6) Refill the basin with clean water and circulate the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of the EPA-registered hospital-liquid disinfectant which the label claims is a bactericide, fungicide, and virucide through the basin for at least 10 minutes.(7) Drain, rinse and wipe the basin dry with a new, clean paper towel and allow basin to dry completely.(8) Record this procedure in the pedicure equipment-cleaning log. The log shall contain the date and time of each cleaning, initials of the person who completed the procedure, and shall indicate that the cleaning was done at the end of the day.(e) At least once each week, after completing the procedures provided in subsection (d) (1 through 6), each whirlpool footspa and air-jet basin shall not be drained and the following sequential procedures shall be followed: (1) Do not drain the disinfectant solution. The unit shall be turned off and the disinfecting solution shall be left undisturbed in the unit for at least 6 hours.(2) After the disinfectant solution has been sitting at least 6 hours, drain and rinse the basin with clean water.(3) Refill the basin with clean water and flush the system.(4) Record this procedure in the pedicure equipment-cleaning log. The log shall contain the date and time of each cleaning, initials of the person who completed the procedure, and shall indicate that the cleaning was done weekly.(f) The pedicure equipment-cleaning log shall be made available upon request by either a client or a board representative.(g) A whirlpool footspa "Not in Service" must have a notation on the pedicure equipment-cleaning log that the footspa is not in service. The footspa must have a "Not in Service" sign displayed upon the chair and be kept in a sanitary condition.(h) A violation of this section may result in an administrative fine and/or disciplinary action. Each whirlpool footspa or air-jet basin not in compliance with this section may result in a separate violation.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 980.1
1. New section filed 5-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 9-13-2001 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2002, No. 3).
4. New section refiled 1-14-2002 as an emergency; operative 1-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-14-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-14-2002 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-16-2002 and filed 5-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 22).
6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-18-2006 as an emergency; operative 12-18-2006 (Register 2006, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-17-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-18-2006 order transmitted to OAL 4-17-2007 and filed 5-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 22).
8. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 13). Note: Authority cited: Section 7312, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 7312(e), Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 5-16-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-16-2001 (Register 2001, No. 20). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 9-13-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. New section refiled 9-13-2001 as an emergency; operative 9-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 37). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 1-11-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 2002, No. 3).
4. New section refiled 1-14-2002 as an emergency; operative 1-14-2002 (Register 2002, No. 3). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-14-2002 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Certificate of Compliance as to 1-14-2002 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 4-16-2002 and filed 5-29-2002 (Register 2002, No. 22).
6. Amendment of section heading and section filed 12-18-2006 as an emergency; operative 12-18-2006 (Register 2006, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-17-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-18-2006 order transmitted to OAL 4-17-2007 and filed 5-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 22).8. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7/1/2015 (Register 2015, No. 13).