Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0200-01-.07 - EQUIPMENT AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

(1) Every barber shop shall be equipped with at least:

(a) One (1) shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water and a chair;

(b) One (1) enclosed and labeled storage area for clean towels;

(c) One (1) covered and labeled container for soiled towels;

(d) One (1) dry sanitary compartment per station;

(e) One (1) work station and mirror for each operator;

(f) One (1) covered trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;

(g) One (1) working restroom;

(h) One (1) wet disinfectant solution container per barber chair; and

(i) One (1) ultraviolet sanitizer.

(2) Residential shops must maintain a separate entrance without requiring passage through any portion of a private residence. Separate restroom facilities must be provided apart from the living quarters.

(3) Unless otherwise licensed as a mobile shop, a barber shop located in a mobile home or mobile unit will not be approved unless it is placed on a permanent foundation or otherwise rendered immobile.

(4) The Board shall have the authority to approve a shop without a restroom facility located therein if the shop is located within a mall, strip shopping center, or other commercial property and the shop owner can demonstrate shared public restroom facilities are standard for the location.

(5) Laundry work may be performed on the premises of an establishment only:

(a) In an area not frequented by the general public nor used for instruction, rest or study by students;

(b) With workable equipment which has hot and cold water; and

(c) Bleach and detergent must be used.

(6) Every shop shall contain sufficient equipment to enable it to perform all services offered competently and efficiently. All equipment must be in working order.

(7) Every barber providing residential barber services pursuant to T.C.A. § 62-3-135 shall have a kit consisting of at least the following materials at all times when providing services in residences:

(a) One (1) enclosed and labeled container with clean towels separated from other equipment;

(b) One (1) enclosed and labeled container solely for soiled towels;

(c) One (1) clean cape;

(d) One (1) chair cloth;

(e) Trash bags;

(f) One (1) leak tight container for wet disinfectant solution;

(g) One (1) container of wet disinfectant solution;

(h) One (1) aerosol spray disinfectant for clippers;

(i) One (1) portable ultraviolet sanitizer;

(j) One (1) first aid kit;

(k) Extra disposable gloves;

(l) One (1) bottle of alcohol;

(m) Hand sanitizer;

(n) Cotton balls;

(o) Cotton swabs; and

(p) A portable shampoo bowl, if required under paragraph (8).

(8) A portable shampoo bowl shall only required when a barber is providing services in a residence involving removal of chemicals, including, but not limited to, color permanents, relaxers and conditioners. If a barber intends to provide such services, the portable shampoo bowl shall be available for inspection prior to the issuance of the residential barber certificate. If a barber decides to provide such services after issuance of the residential barber certificate, the barber shall be obligated to notify the Board and obtain a new equipment inspection at the barber's expense.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0200-01-.07

Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal by Public Chapter 261; effective July 1, 1983. New rule filed June 17, 1983; effective July 18, 1983. Repeal and new rule filed July 10, 1997; effective September 23, 1997. Amendments filed October 15, 2004; effective December 29, 2004. Amendment filed September 2, 2015; effective December 1, 2015. Amendments filed November 21, 2017; to have become effective February 19, 2018. However, a 75-day stay was filed on January 30, 2018. A withdrawal of the stay was filed on February 27, 2018; new effective date March 19, 2018. Amendments filed March 15, 2021; effective June 13, 2021. Amendments filed October 16, 2023; effective 1/14/2024.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-3-109, 62-3-113, 62-3-128, and 62-3-135.