(1) Every salon, shop and school must provide a restroom, including a hand washing basin.

(a) The restroom must be located within the new salon, shop or school.  A restroom located in another part of the building that houses the salon, shop or school is not sufficient for the purpose of this rule.

(b) Following a change in ownership or location of an existing salon, shop or school, a restroom must be provided within the new salon, shop or school, or a variance requested from the board.

(c) In a residential salon or shop, clients shall not walk through any living area of the residence to access the restroom.

(2) Hand washing instructions directing individuals to wash their hands before returning to work must be posted in each restroom.

(3) A restroom must be completely enclosed by walls, door and ceilings.

(a) Restroom fixtures must be maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe condition at all times.

(4) If restrooms are used for storage, a closet or cabinet shall be provided and must be locked if used to store chemicals.

(5) All restrooms must have mechanical ventilation.

(6) Single service sanitary towels or a workable hot air blower is required.

(7) A soap dispenser containing liquid soap must be provided.

(8) A covered waste container must be provided.