Nev. Admin. Code § 644A.735

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 644A.735 - Foot spas

A licensee who uses a foot spa for the delivery of cosmetology services must:

1. Before performing foot spa services:

(a) Check the condition of the client's feet and legs and, if open sores or skin wounds are present, including, without limitation, insect bites, scratches, scabbed-over wounds or any condition that weakens the skin barrier, explain to the client why he or she should not use the foot spa; and

(b) Not perform any procedure that risks damage to a client's skin, including, without limitation, pedicures or waxing, before soaking the client's feet in the foot spa basin.

2. After performing foot spa services on a client, including, without limitation, after all foot spa services have been completed, between foot spa services or any other time after the client's feet are out of the foot spa:

(a) Drain the water from the foot spa basin or bowl and remove any visible debris;

(b) Clean the surfaces of the foot spa with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water and drain;

(c) After cleaning the foot spa, disinfect the surfaces of the foot spa with a disinfectant according to the manufacturer's directions on the label of the disinfectant and ensure that the surfaces remain wet with the disinfectant for at least 10 minutes or the time stated on the label of the disinfectant, whichever is shorter;

(d) For whirlpool foot spas, air-jet basins, "pipe-less" foot spas and other circulating spas, disinfect the foot spa by filling the basin with clean water, adding the appropriate amount of liquid disinfectant and turning the unit on to circulate the disinfectant for the entire contact time; and

(e) After disinfecting the foot spa, drain and rinse the foot spa with clean water.

3. Nightly:

(a) For whirlpool foot spas, air-jet basins, "pipe-less" foot spas and other circulating spas:

(1) Remove the filter screen, inlet jets and all other removable parts from the basin and clean out any debris trapped behind or in the removed parts;

(2) Using a brush, scrub the removed parts with soap or disinfectant following the appropriate cleaning directions for the soap or disinfectant;

(3) Rinse the removed parts with clean water and place the parts back into the basin;

(4) Fill the basin with clean water and add a disinfectant following the directions on the label of the disinfectant;

(5) Turn the unit on and circulate the system with the water and disinfectant for at least 10 minutes or the time stated on the label of the disinfectant, whichever is shorter; and

(6) After disinfection, drain, rinse and air dry the foot spa.

(b) For simple basins with no circulation:

(1) Drain the basin and remove any visible debris;

(2) Using a clean brush, scrub the bowl with soap or disinfectant following the appropriate cleaning directions for the soap or disinfectant;

(3) Rinse and drain;

(4) Disinfect the basin surfaces with a disinfectant according to the manufacturer's directions on the label of the disinfectant and ensure that the surfaces of the foot spa remain wet with the disinfectant for at least 10 minutes or the time stated on the label, whichever is shorter; and

(5) Drain the basin, rinse with clean water and let the foot spa air dry.

Nev. Admin. Code § 644A.735

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Cosmetology by R064-15, eff. 12-21-2015) - (Substituted in revision for NAC 644.337); A by R182-22A, eff. 1/5/2024

NRS 644A.275, as amended by section 18 of Senate Bill No. 249, chapter 165, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 878, and NRS 644A.280, as amended by section 19 of Senate Bill No. 249, chapter 165, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 878