(1) Mobile homes, moveable trailers and structures on skids are not considered fixed places of business.

(2) The board shall inspect and approve all salons, shops and booths.

(a) The most current inspection report must be made available to the inspector or designee upon request.

(b) Within 30 days of an inspection, the salon or shop owner, booth renter, or manager shall respond to all inspection report violations by submitting a detailed written response, including any corrective action taken, to the board office.

(3) Applicants shall furnish the board with a blueprint or detailed scale drawing of the floor plan when filing a salon or shop application.

(4) Minimum requirements for a licensed salon or shop are as follows:

(a) at least one sink basin, appropriate for the practice, within the confines of the salon or shop. The sink basin must have hot and cold running water and be connected to an appropriate sewer system;

(b) one covered wet sanitizer of suitable size and depth and containing a sufficient amount of approved sanitizing agent for complete immersion of all implements, tools and equipment (uncovered cleansers and sanitizing agents may be used, provided the cleansing and sanitizing agent is changed after each use);

(c) one covered soiled linen container;

(d) one covered garbage container;

(e) one enclosed dust free cabinet for the storage of clean towels;

(i) towels to be used during the day may be removed from the cabinet at the beginning of the business day and stored on a shelf;

(ii) any towels not used during the course of the day shall be removed from the shelf, laundered and placed in the dust free cabinet; and

(f) a mechanical ventilation or air purifier system:

(i) providing the total cubic square feet of the salon or shop with at least four air changes per hour; and

(ii) operating continuously during business hours. Doors and windows are not acceptable for the ventilation requirement.

(5) In addition to the above requirements, electrology salons or shops shall have:

(a) either a high frequency generator, galvanic generator, or electrolysis machine (dispersive or inactive electrode with connections to the machine, such as wet pad, metal rod or water jar, necessary for electrology treatments);

(b) needles in assorted sizes;

(i) only presterilized, disposable needles may be used for electrolysis services on any individual in a licensed salon, unless a properly installed, serviced and operated autoclave is utilized for sterilization of reusable needles;

(c) covered containers for all lotions, soaps and cotton to be used on clients;

(d) four fine-pointed epilation forceps; and

(e) six draping sheets or towels.

(6) All residential salons and shops shall have:

(a) outside entrances with doors; and

(b) a separate restroom within the confines of the salon that is not available for the personal use of the residents.

(7) Salon and shop licenses are not transferable. Upon a change in ownership and/or location, the salon or shop shall submit a new salon or shop application accompanied by the appropriate fees.

(8) Salon or shop owners shall be responsible for safety and sanitation in the salon or shop except sanitation and safety violations caused by the booth renter or taking place in the working area.

(9) It is the responsibility of the licensee to ensure that all personnel comply with the board's statutes and rules.