Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-22.4 - Sanitation and infection control
(1) Tables, chairs, and other general-use
equipment in the tattoo area shall be constructed of impervious, smooth and
easily cleanable material.
(2) A
sink for hand washing supplied with potable hot and cold running water under
pressure to a mixing-type faucet shall be easily accessible in the tattooing
area. Hand-washing facilities shall be supplied with liquid soap and single-use
towels or hand dryer.
(3) Easily
accessible toilet facilities with a sink for hand washing must be available for
employee use and patron use.
(4)
The tattoo establishment shall have an area of at least 300 square feet and
shall be adequately lighted and ventilated.
(5) Floors in the tattoo area shall be
finished with an impervious, smooth, washable surface.
(6) The entire premises and all facilities
used in connection therewith shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary,
vermin-free condition and in good repair.
(7) All refuse shall be stored in rigid
containers with plastic liners which are emptied at least once each business
day.
(8) Closed cabinets or
containers shall be exclusively used for the storage of instruments, dyes,
pigments, stencils, tattoo machines, and other equipment.
(9) The following prohibitions apply to
tattoo establishments:
a. Smoking shall not be
allowed pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 142D.
b. Consumption of food or drink shall not be
allowed in the tattoo area.
c. The
owner or tattoo artist must not use, consume or serve intoxicating beverages or
controlled substances on the establishment's premises.
d. The owner or tattoo artist must not allow
any other person to use, consume, or serve intoxicating beverages or controlled
substances on the establishment's premises.
e. The owner or tattoo artist shall not in
any manner possess or distribute or allow any other person to possess or
distribute intoxicating beverages or controlled substances on the
establishment's premises.
f. The
tattoo establishment owner shall not allow a tattoo artist who is not currently
permitted in the state of Iowa to tattoo in the
establishment.
(10) No
animals, except service animals, shall be permitted in a tattoo establishment.
Aquariums containing fish shall be allowed in waiting rooms and non-tattoo
areas.
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