1. (a) Water supply and sewage.

   1. (1) A supply of continuous hot and cold running water shall be:

      1. (A) Provided to accommodate all services performed throughout the workday; and
      2. (B) Installed in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65.
   2. (2) All water-carried sewage shall be disposed of by means of an approved sewage disposal system constructed and operated in conformance with the standards established for such systems by the Department of Health.

2. (b) Toilet facilities, fixtures, and plumbing.

   1. (1) Where toilet facilities are made available or otherwise required, said facilities, fixtures, and other plumbing shall:

      1. (A) Be installed in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code; and
      2. (B) Meet standards set by the department.
   2. (2) No toilet facility shall be used for storage of implements or supplies for services performed on the public.

3. (c) Hand washing facilities.

   1. (1) Each school of cosmetology, each postsecondary school of cosmetology, each establishment, and each mobile salon shall provide hand washing facilities installed in accordance with the 2018 Arkansas Plumbing Code.
   2. (2) The facilities shall have a soap dispenser with soap and disposable towels or an air dryer for hands.
   3. (3) Common towels and bar soap are prohibited.

4. (d) Garbage and refuse.

   1. (1) Garbage and refuse shall be kept in durable, easily cleanable containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids.
   2. (2) No school of cosmetology, postsecondary school of cosmetology, establishment, or mobile salon shall permit an accumulation of garbage or refuse.
   3. (3) Garbage and refuse shall be disposed of often enough to prevent the development of odor and the attraction of insects and rodents.
5. (e) Insect and rodent control. Each school of cosmetology, each postsecondary school of cosmetology, each establishment, and each mobile salon shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents.
6. (f) Cleanliness and repair. Each school of cosmetology, each postsecondary school of cosmetology, each establishment, and each mobile salon shall keep the floors, mats, and fixtures clean and in good repair.

7. (g) Flooring. Floors and floor coverings of each school of cosmetology, each postsecondary school of cosmetology, and each establishment in the working area or clinical area shall be:

   1. (1) Constructed of smooth, nonabsorbent, durable material; and
   2. (2) Maintained in good repair.
8. (h) Lighting. Permanently fixed artificial light sources shall be installed to provide sufficient light on the working area or clinical area.

9. (i) Ventilation. Each school of cosmetology, each postsecondary school of cosmetology, each establishment, and each mobile salon shall:

   1. (1) Be free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, smoke, and harmful fumes; and
   2. (2) Meet the HVAC requirements under the Mechanical Code, 17 CAR pt. 260, as adopted by the HVACR Licensing Board.

10. (j) Minimum equipment. Each school of cosmetology, postsecondary school of cosmetology, establishment, and mobile salon shall have and maintain the following minimum equipment:

    1. (1)

       1. (A) A liquid disinfecting receptacle to hold instruments and supplies with an Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfecting solution that is:

11. (i) Bactericidal, capable of destroying bacteria;

    1. (ii) Virucidal, capable of destroying viruses; and

       1. (iii) Fungicidal, capable of destroying fungi.
       2. (B) Disinfectants must be used according to manufacturer labels to be safe and effective.
       3. (C) Contact time listed on the manufacturer’s label must be adhered to at all times to effectively destroy pathogens.
       4. (D) The receptacle must be large enough that the instruments and supplies are completely submerged.

       5. (E) The disinfectant solutions shall:

          1. (i) Remain covered at all times; and
          2. (ii) Be changed daily or whenever visibly cloudy or dirty; and
    2. (2) All soiled linens must be in a separate vented receptacle from clean ones.

12. (k) Animals in schools of cosmetology, postsecondary schools of cosmetology, establishments, and mobile salons.

    1. (1) Animals are prohibited from being inside:

       1. (A) Schools of cosmetology;
       2. (B) Postsecondary schools of cosmetology;
       3. (C) Establishments; or
       4. (D) Mobile salons.

    2. (2) Exceptions include:

       1. (A)

          1. (i) Service animals that are accompanying a client with a disability.
          2. (ii) In the event that an authorized department representative observes an establishment owner’s, mobile salon owner’s, school of cosmetology owner’s, postsecondary school of cosmetology owner’s, or client’s animal within the premises of the establishment, mobile salon, school of cosmetology, or postsecondary school of cosmetology, then the establishment, mobile salon, school of cosmetology, or postsecondary school of cosmetology owner shall describe the impairment for which the animal is trained to provide assistance in order to ensure that the animal is not simply a pet; and

       2. (B) Fish in a decorative aquarium.

          1. (l) Infectious or communicable disease.

    3. (1) No person afflicted with an infectious or communicable disease which may be transmitted during the performance of the acts of cosmetology or any of its branches, or afflicted with an infestation of animal parasites, shall be permitted to work or train in:

       1. (A) A school of cosmetology;
       2. (B) A postsecondary school of cosmetology;
       3. (C) An establishment; or
       4. (D) A mobile salon.

    4. (2)

       1. (A) No school of cosmetology, postsecondary school of cosmetology, establishment, or mobile salon shall require or permit a student or a practitioner to massage any surface of the skin or scalp where such skin is inflamed, open, or irritated or where a skin infection or eruption is present and/or knowingly to work upon a person suffering from any infectious, communicable disease or on a client with an infestation of animal parasites that may be transmitted during the performance of the act of cosmetology or any of its branches.

       2. (B) The term “infectious or communicable disease” shall not include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or any other disease that similarly does not pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others during the performance of an act of cosmetology or any of its branches.

          1. (m) Personal cleanliness.
    5. (1) Person and wearing apparel. The person and the attire worn by an individual serving a client shall at all times be clean.
    6. (2) Washing hands. Every person performing cosmetology services in a school of cosmetology, postsecondary school of cosmetology, an establishment, or a mobile salon shall thoroughly wash his or her hands with soap and water or any equally effective cleansing solution before serving each client.

13. (n) Shampoo bowls, treatment tables, pedicure spas, and waxing equipment and supplies.

    1. (1) Headrests. The headrest of chairs shall be kept clean.
    2. (2) Shampoo bowls. Shampoo trays and bowls must be cleansed with soap and water or other detergent before each service and kept in good repair and in a sanitary condition at all times.
    3. (3) Treatment tables. Treatment tables must be cleaned and disinfected and a clean linen or disposable paper placed between client and table before each service.

    4. (4) Pedicure spas — Cleaning and disinfecting of circulating and noncirculating tubs and spas for all industry modalities. The recommended cleaning and disinfecting standards for all circulating and noncirculating tubs or spas are:

       1. (A) The use of eye goggles and nitrile protective gloves are recommended and exposure of the client’s feet or other skin areas of the body to disinfectants should be avoided; and

       2. (B) After each client or service:

          1. (i) Drain the tub;
          2. (ii)
14. (a) (a) Clean the tub according to manufacturer’s instructions.

15. (b) (b) Take special care to remove all film, especially at the water line.

    1. (c) (c) Rinse the tub well;

       1. (iii)
16. (a) (a) Fill the tub with water.

17. (b) (b) At minimum, use an Environmental Protection Agency-registered bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal, add a disinfectant that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions, except tubs that have come in contact with blood or body fluids.

    1. (c) (c) If a tub has come in contact with blood or body fluids, at minimum, add an Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfectant that is effective against HIV-1 and human Hepatitis B virus that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions shall be used.

       1. (d) (d) Allow the disinfectant to stand for noncirculating tubs, or to circulate for circulating tubs, for the time specified according to the manufacturer’s instructions;

          1. (iv) At the end of the day, remove all removable parts (filters, screens drains, jets, etc.) and clean and disinfect the removable parts as follows:
18. (a) (a) Scrub with a brush and soap or detergent until free from debris, and rinse; and

19. (b) (b) Completely immerse in an Environmental Protection Agency-registered, bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectant that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions, rinse, and air dry; and

    1. (v) Replace the disinfected parts into the tubs (drains, jets, etc.), or store them in a disinfected, dry, covered container that is isolated from contaminants.

    2. (5) Waxing equipment and supplies.

       1. (A)

          1. (i) Wax heaters/pots shall be kept clean at all times and covered when not in use.
          2. (ii) Each applicator may only be submerged in waxing product one (1) time before being disposed of.
          3. (iii) No used applicator shall be left on or in heater/pot at any time.
       2. (B) Waxing strips, applicators, and any supplies used before, during, or after waxing service shall be stored in a clean covered labeled container.

       3. (C) Roll-on wax applicators are not permitted, except as follows:

          1. (i) Single-use roll-on wax cartridges are acceptable but must be disposed of immediately after service;
          2. (ii) Roll-on wax cartridges warming in a wax heater must have an intact seal; and
          3. (iii) The heating unit must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

20. (o) Towels.

    1. (1) After a towel has once been used, it:

       1. (A) Shall be deposited in a receptacle; and
       2. (B) Shall not again be used until properly cleaned.
    2. (2) Towels and linens shall be washed on the hot cycle and dried until hot to the touch.
21. (p) Bottles and containers. All bottles and containers containing any chemical or liquids in use in a school of cosmetology, postsecondary school of cosmetology, establishment, or mobile salon shall be distinctly and correctly labeled to disclose their contents.

22. (q) Neck strips.

    1. (1) A sanitary neck strip or towel shall be used to keep the protective covering from coming in direct contact with a client’s neck.
    2. (2) Exemption. A freshly laundered/clean cape is used for each client.

23. (r) Instruments and supplies.

    1. (1) All used porous supplies or instruments, such as but not limited to files, pumice stones, and buffers, that cannot be disinfected shall be disposed of in a waste receptacle immediately after use.
    2. (2) Disinfectable files, pumice stones, and buffers are prohibited.

24. (s) Electrical instruments and equipment.

    1. (1)

       1. (A) Before use upon a client, all electrical instruments shall be cleaned and disinfected with an Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfecting solution (spray or wipe) containing:

          1. (i) Bactericidal, capable of destroying bacteria;
          2. (ii) Virucidal, capable of destroying viruses; and
          3. (iii) Fungicidal, capable of destroying fungi.
       2. (B) Disinfectants must be used according to manufacturer labels to be safe and effective.
       3. (C) All disinfectable instruments that have been used on a client or soiled in any manner shall be placed in a properly labeled receptacle that contains only dirty items awaiting disinfection.
       4. (D) Disinfected instruments and equipment shall be placed on a hook or on a clean towel and covered by a clean towel.

    2. (2)

       1. (A) Electrical equipment shall be functioning in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
       2. (B) Equipment that is not operable or functioning in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications shall be repaired or discarded.

25. (r) Nonelectrical instruments and equipment.

    1. (1)

       1. (A) Before use upon a client, all nonelectrical instruments shall be cleaned and then disinfected with an Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfecting solution containing:

          1. (i) Bactericidal, capable of destroying bacteria;
          2. (ii) Virucidal, capable of destroying viruses; and
          3. (iii) Fungicidal, capable of destroying fungi.
       2. (B) Disinfectants must be used according to manufacturer labels to be safe and effective.
       3. (C) All disinfectable instruments that have been used on a client or soiled in any manner shall be placed in a properly labeled receptacle that contains only dirty items awaiting disinfection.
       4. (D) Disinfected items should be stored in a clean covered container.

    2. (2)

       1. (A) Nonelectrical equipment shall be functioning in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
       2. (B) Equipment that is not operable or functioning in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications shall be repaired or discarded.

26. (s) Sterilizing instruments.

    1. (1) All needles and lancets must be single-use and disposable.
    2. (2) For proper disposal of needles and lancets, refer to Arkansas Code § 20-7-109 and Arkansas Code § 20-32-101 et seq.

    3. (3) Instruments that cannot be sterilized with an autoclave must be sterilized with an Environmental Protection Agency-registered disinfecting solution containing:

       1. (A) Bactericidal, capable of destroying bacteria;
       2. (B) Virucidal, capable of destroying viruses; and
       3. (C) Fungicidal, capable of destroying fungi.
    4. (4) Disinfectants must be used according to manufacturer labels to be safe and effective.
    5. (5) Dry sterilizer or UV lights are not acceptable sterilization techniques.

27. (t) Liquids, creams, powders, and other cosmetic preparations.

    1. (1) Storage.

       1. (A) All liquids, creams, and other cosmetic preparations shall be kept in properly labeled clean and covered containers.
       2. (B) Powders may be kept in a clean shaker.
    2. (2) Removal from container. When only a portion of a cosmetic preparation is to be used on a client, it shall be removed from the container in such a way as not to contaminate the remaining portion.

    3. (3) Pencil cosmetics and sharpeners.

       1. (A) Pencil cosmetics shall be sharpened before each use.
       2. (B) Sharpener must be cleaned after each use.

Codification Notes: “HVAC” refers to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. "UV" refers to ultraviolet.