Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 130-3-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 29, 2024

Rule 130-3-.01 - Cosmetology School Equipment

(1) Each school desiring to teach cosmetology must provide the following minimum equipment:

(a) secured metal filing cabinets for school and student records;

(b) sufficient chalkboards;

(c) one (1) wet disinfectant container for each work station;

(d) a minimum of four (4) shampoo basins for enrollment up to fifteen (15) students, and one (1) additional shampoo basin for each additional fifteen (15) students or fraction thereof;

(e) three (3) facial chairs or cushioned massage tables;

(f) a minimum of seven (7) hair dryers for enrollment up to fifteen (15) students and one (1) additional dryer for each additional five (5) students;

(g) work stations with mirrors for each individual student;

(h) sufficient covered containers for soiled or disposable towels and covered/washable containers for garbage;

(i) one mannequin per student;

(j) one closed container per station for clean implements only;

(k) closed containers to adequately store clean towels/linens;

(l) locker space for personal items must be furnished for each student;

(m) paraffin wax machine and paraffin wax;

(n) school minimum floor space 3,000 sq. ft.

(o) four (4) manicuring tables with two (2) chairs at each table, and implements as specified on nail care equipment rules of the Board;

(p) one (1) whirlpool pedicure spa (with fixed plumbing) and three (3) footbaths;

(q) autoclave is an acceptable method of sterilization;

(r) four (4) manicuring tables with two (2) chairs at each table;

(s) audio visual aids.

(t) a current copy of the Laws and Rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology;

(u) The basic kit for cosmetology students shall contain the following:

1. mannequin with hair at least 6-7 inches long

2. basic combs

3. scissors/shears and thinning shears

4. razor with guard and disposable blades

5. brushes

6. rollers

7. clips

8. protective capes

9. disposable neck strips

10. perm rods and end papers

11. marcel iron and flat iron

12. blow dryer

13. consumable supplies for esthetics

14. basic nail care kit; and consumable supplies for nail care

15. standard textbook

16. one (1) workbook

(2) All of the above equipment must be standard beauty equipment and maintained in good and safe working condition at all times.

(3) Any cosmetology school desiring to teach a separate course in hair design, esthetics or nail technology and having more than fifteen (15) students in a hair design, esthetics, or nail technology course shall provide all necessary equipment and supplies for each such school course.

(4) Schools licensed by the Board prior to March 17, 1986 are exempt from the square footage requirements of this rule, but such schools are not exempt from all other requirements of this rule.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 130-3-.01

O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-10-2, 43-10-12, 43-10-13.

Original Rule entitled "Equipment" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.

Amended: F. Aug. 2, 1967; eff. Aug. 21, 1967.

Amended: ER. 130-3-0.3-.01 adopted. F. Apr. 11, 1983; eff. Apr. 5, 1983.

Amended: Permanent Rule entitled "Cosmetology School Equipment" adopted. F. Aug. 11, 1983; eff. Aug. 31, 1983.

Amended: F. Aug. 21, 1984; eff. Sept. 10, 1984.

Repealed: New Rule of the same title adopted. F. Feb. 25, 1986; eff. Mar. 17, 1986.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. May 10, 2007; eff. May 30, 2007.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Nov. 1, 2007; eff. Nov. 21, 2007.