S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-111.1600.1602

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-111.1600.1602 - Work Stations

A. The work station shall be sized to accommodate necessary equipment or supplies, staff, and procedure table, but not less than sixty-four (64) square feet of floor space, exclusive of fixed cabinets or shelves. The work station shall be utilized exclusively for tattooing. Multiple work stations shall be separated by dividers, curtains, walls, or partitions measuring at least four (4) feet in height.

1. Wall and floor surfaces of the work stations and disinfection or sterilization rooms shall be nonporous and easily cleanable.

2. A separate, properly identified sink, with hot and cold running water, used for disinfection practices only shall be located in the disinfection or sterilization area.

3. At least one (1) sink, with hot and cold running water, shall be provided for every five (5) work stations for hand washing. There shall be a wall-mounted single-use paper dispenser or electric air dryer adjacent to each sink. Restroom sinks are included in this calculation.

B. Procedure tables shall be constructed of a nonporous, sanitizable material.

C. Work stations shall be separated from client waiting areas by door, divider, curtain, wall, or partition.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-111.1600.1602

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.