Haw. Code R. § 11-17-6 - Sanitation requirements for a tattoo shop
A tattoo shop shall comply with the following requirements in order to qualify for an operating permit:
(1) The owner or operator of a tattoo shop
shall locate and construct the shop in areas least subjected to dust
contamination.
(2) The shop shall
be maintained in a sanitary condition by the owner or operator.
(3) The walls and ceilings shall be easily
cleanable, smooth, and light colored. All walls and ceilings shall be kept
clean and in good repairs.
(4) All
floors shall be of smooth non-absorbent materials and constructed so as to be
easily cleanable. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair.
(5) Adequate light and ventilation shall be
provided.
(6) Each tattoo shop
shall be provided with a sink for the exclusive use of the tattoo artist for
hand washing and preparing the customers for tattooing. The sink shall be
provided with adequate hot and cold running water under pressure with mixing
valve or combination faucet. There shall also be available at the sink approved
soap, clean single use towels, and refuse containers.
(7) Water closet and hand basin shall be
available on the premises for use by customers and tattoo artists. The plumbing
fixtures and toilet room shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and in
good repair.
(8) Each tattoo artist
shall be provided with an adequate work table and storage cabinets. The surface
of all work tables shall be constructed of metal or other material which is
smooth, light colored, non-absorbent, corrosive-resistant, and easily
cleaned.
(9) The work tables shall
be located at least ten feet from observers and waiting customers or shall be
separated with a panel or other barrier which shall be at least six feet high.
The panel may be constructed with glass, solid plastic, or similar
material.
(10) Approved closed
cabinets for the exclusive storage of instruments, dyes, pigments, carbon,
stencils, and other paraphernalia used in the shop shall be provided for each
tattoo artist.
(11) The tattoo shop
shall have covered receptacles for the disposal of waste materials.
(12) Each tattoo artist shall have a hand
brush and fingernail file which shall be cleaned and disinfected after each
use.
(13) "No smoking" signs shall
be posted in the tattooing area.
(14) Only tattooing shall be permitted in a
tattoo shop.
Notes
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