1. (1) In lieu of any equipment required for operation of a shop for cosmetology, barbering, or natural hair styling, a mobile salon shall be required to have:

   1. (a) One (1) shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water in work area
   2. (b) One (1) shampoo chair or all purpose chair;
   3. (c) One (1) hair dryer;
   4. (d) One (1) work station and mirror;
   5. (e) One (1) enclosed storage area for clean towels;
   6. (f) One (1) covered and labeled container for soiled towels;
   7. (g) One (1) covered and labeled trash container maintained in clean condition;
   8. (h) One (1) covered wet disinfecting unit large enough to completely immerse items
   9. (i) One (1) work station (standard size) for each operator;
   10. (j) One (1) blood spill kit.

2. (2) In lieu of any equipment required for operation of a shop, a mobile salon offering esthetics services shall be required to have:

   1. (a) One (1) sink which provides hot and cold running water in the work area;
   2. (b) One (1) reclining facial chair/table or all-purpose chair;
   3. (c) One (1) hands free magnifying lamp;
   4. (d) One (1) enclosed storage area for clean towels;
   5. (e) One (1) covered and labeled container for soiled towels;
   6. (f) One (1) covered and labeled trash container maintained in a sanitary condition;
   7. (g) One (1) wet disinfecting unit for equipment used, with a cover and large enough to completely immerse items;
   8. (h) One (1) blood spill kit;

3. (3) In lieu of any equipment required for operation of a shop, a mobile salon offering manicure/nail services shall be required to have:

   1. (a) One (1) sink which provides hot and cold running water in the work area;
   2. (b) One (1) manicure station with adequate light, per manicurist;
   3. (c) One (1) wet disinfecting unit for equipment used, with a cover and large enough to completely immerse items;
   4. (d) One (1) foot bath if pedicures are offered;
   5. (e) One (1) blood spill kit.
4. (4) The executive director of the Board may, in his/her discretion, waive one or more of the foregoing equipment requirements to accommodate mobile salons offering limited services. If services offered change, the mobile salon is required to complete a new application and receive a new license.

Author: Jeannie G. Price, CPA

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-7B-4(b); ACT 2021-406.

History: Filed May 2, 1990. Repealed: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. New Rule: Published October 29, 2021; effective December 13, 2021.