Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-943.24

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024
Rule 481-943.24 - Cleaning and disinfecting circulating and noncirculating tubs, bowls, and spas
(1) After use for each client, a service provider shall do the following:
a. Drain the water and remove any visible debris;
b. Clean the surfaces according to the manufacturer's instructions, use a brush to remove all film, and rinse the tub, bowl, or spa basin;
c. Fill the tub, bowl, or spa basin with water and add disinfectant;
d. Allow the disinfectant to stand for noncirculating tubs, bowls, or basins or to circulate for circulating tubs, bowls, or basins for the time specified according to the manufacturer's instructions; and
e. After disinfection, drain and rinse with clean water.
(2) At the end of the day, a service provider shall remove all removable parts from circulating tubs, such as filters, screens, drains, and jets, and clean and disinfect the removable parts as follows:
a. Scrub with a brush and soap or detergent until free from debris, and then rinse.
b. Completely immerse in disinfectant.
c. Rinse and air dry.
d. Replace the disinfected parts into the tubs, bowl, or basin or store the parts in a disinfected, dry, covered container that is isolated from contaminants.
(3) Foot spa service area records. For each foot spa service, including but not limited to pedicures, a record shall be made of the date and time of the daily cleaning and disinfecting for all circulating and noncirculating tubs, bowls or basins. This record shall be made at or near the time of cleaning and disinfecting. Records of cleaning and disinfecting shall be made available upon request by a client, inspector or investigator. The record must be signed by a licensee and include the licensee's license number beside each recorded cleaning event. Foot spa records shall be maintained for two years from the date of the cleaning.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-943.24

ARC 7922C, IAB 5/1/2024, effective 7/1/2024; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 9/18/2024