Okla. Admin. Code § 175:10-3-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 175:10-3-2 - Initial inspection

(a)Request for initial inspection. Applicant must submit a written request for an initial Board consultation and inspection for approval of the location, building, parking, electrical facilities, plumbing facilities, construction and building codes for the proposed school. Applicant must provide city inspection certificate, fire department, electrical and plumbing certificates as applicable for the city or county where proposed school is located and other applicable zoning or construction documents the Board may require for approval.

(b)Space/building requirements. At the initial inspection, the Board's representative will consult with the proposed owner(s), instructor(s) and other person(s) designated by the license applicant as responsible for the proposed school regarding the requirements necessary to the physical arrangements of the proposed building and space.

(1)Lighting, ventilation, floors, available parking requirements. Adequate lighting and ventilation; cleanable floor surfaces; parking facilities, and other building appointments as applicable in the specific plans and location, will be addressed in the initial consultation.

(2)State and federal fire and safety codes compliance. The proposed school space must meet federal, state and local construction, electrical, plumbing, fire and safety codes. Proposed owner must show the Inspector proof of certification of compliance with applicable codes upon request. At least two point of ingress/egress for the building are required. In the event of multiple stories or building levels, fire escape(s) must be approved and appropriate exit signs must be posted for safe exit from the building.

(3)Minimum building and student work space.

(A) The proposed school building space must contain a minimum of twenty-two hundred (2,200) square feet of floor space. The Board considers a working area of 5' X 8' (40 square feet) per student as necessary and adequate for the safe operation of the required minimum equipment approved for the conducting of cosmetology or barber courses of training. Space allotted to reception area, restrooms, lockers, vending machines, cosmetic and wig displays, supply and storage and break room(s) are not included in the 5' X 8' work area required for each student.

(B) The proposed building space plans shall contain separate classroom setting large enough to accommodate at least fifteen (15) students in one group, one (1) mannequin table, one (1) chalk or marker board, three (3) manicure tables or one (1) narrow (18 inch) folding table satisfactory for manicure practice.

(C) The proposed school plans shall contain a facial and skin care room designed to provide maximum sanitation methods and privacy to patrons.

(D) The space plans must include break area and locker space (one locker per student) and separate restroom facilities for male and female students.

(4)Dispensary, drinking fountain, school reception area, wall and floor covering requirements.

(A) A sanitary drinking fountain or water cooler shall be provided, maintained and in good repair at all times.

(B) Each school shall have a dispensary room equipped with a sink plumbed with hot and cold water.

(C) A school shall provide space for a reception area with seating capacity of no less than ten (10) persons.

(D) Interiors of schools shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition, and in good repair.

(i) Floors in work areas (shampoo and styling areas) shall be covered with hard, cleanable surface of vinyl, linoleum or other impervious floor covering. Carpet is prohibited for use in school work areas.

(ii) Walls and woodwork to a height of five (5) feet shall be painted or covered with easily cleaned and washable material.

Okla. Admin. Code § 175:10-3-2

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 11/1/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 23, August 15, 2019, eff. 8/25/2019