Iowa Admin. Code rr. 641-22.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 24, May 15, 2024
Rule 641-22.4 - Sanitation and infection control

Tattoo establishments shall comply with the following:

(1) Tables, chairs, and other general-use equipment in the tattoo area are constructed of impervious and easily cleanable material.
(2) A sink for hand washing supplied with potable hot and cold running water under pressure to a mixing-type faucet is easily accessible in the tattooing area. Hand-washing facilities are supplied with liquid soap and single-use towels or hand dryer.
(3) Easily accessible toilet facilities with a sink for hand washing are available for employee use and patron use.
(4) The tattoo establishment has an area of at least 300 square feet and is adequately lighted and ventilated.
(5) Floors in the tattoo area are finished with an impervious, washable surface.
(6) The entire premises and all facilities used in connection therewith are maintained in a clean, sanitary, vermin-free condition and in good repair.
(7) All refuse is stored in rigid containers with plastic liners that are emptied at least once each business day.
(8) Closed cabinets or containers are exclusively used for the storage of instruments, dyes, pigments, stencils, tattoo machines, and other equipment.
(9) Smoking is not allowed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 142D.
(10) Consumption of food or drink is not allowed in the tattoo area.
(11) Intoxicating beverages or controlled substances will not be used, consumed, served, possessed, or distributed on the establishment's premises.
(12) Tattoo artists not currently permitted in the state of Iowa will not tattoo in the establishment.
(13) No animals, except service animals, are permitted in a tattoo establishment. Aquariums containing fish are allowed in waiting rooms and non-tattoo areas.

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 641-22.4

ARC 7982B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 1/1/10
Amended by IAB August 3, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 03, effective 9/7/2016
Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024