Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-22.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 22, May 1, 2024

Rule 641-22.4 - [Effective until 5/22/2024] Sanitation and infection control

(1) Tables, chairs, and other general-use equipment in the tattoo area shall be constructed of impervious, smooth 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 shall be easily accessible in the tattooing area. Hand-washing facilities shall be supplied with liquid soap and single-use towels or hand dryer.

(3) Easily accessible toilet facilities with a sink for hand washing must be available for employee use and patron use.

(4) The tattoo establishment shall have an area of at least 300 square feet and shall be adequately lighted and ventilated.

(5) Floors in the tattoo area shall be finished with an impervious, smooth, washable surface.

(6) The entire premises and all facilities used in connection therewith shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, vermin-free condition and in good repair.

(7) All refuse shall be stored in rigid containers with plastic liners which are emptied at least once each business day.

(8) Closed cabinets or containers shall be exclusively used for the storage of instruments, dyes, pigments, stencils, tattoo machines, and other equipment.

(9) The following prohibitions apply to tattoo establishments:

a. Smoking shall not be allowed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 142D.

b. Consumption of food or drink shall not be allowed in the tattoo area.

c. The owner or tattoo artist must not use, consume or serve intoxicating beverages or controlled substances on the establishment's premises.

d. The owner or tattoo artist must not allow any other person to use, consume, or serve intoxicating beverages or controlled substances on the establishment's premises.

e. The owner or tattoo artist shall not in any manner possess or distribute or allow any other person to possess or distribute intoxicating beverages or controlled substances on the establishment's premises.

f. The tattoo establishment owner shall not allow a tattoo artist who is not currently permitted in the state of Iowa to tattoo in the establishment.

(10) No animals, except service animals, shall be permitted in a tattoo establishment. Aquariums containing fish shall be allowed in waiting rooms and non-tattoo areas.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 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