1. (a)

   1. (1) All barbershops and barber schools shall have in use at all times at each chair, a hospital-grade, and United States Environmental Protection Agency-approved broad-spectrum disinfectant, similar to Barbicide.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) The wet container must be adequate in size to accommodate all instruments to be used on each patron.
      2. (B) It shall contain a disinfecting solution as defined by the State Board of Barber Examiners which shall be bacteriologically effective and must have an oil disinfectant for clipper blades.
   3. (3) Dry cabinets must be dust tight and all tools or instruments must be kept in said cabinet or hanging at all times when not in use.

2. (b) Towels.

   1. (1) A separate clean towel and/or sanitary neck strip shall be used to keep the protective covering from coming in direct contact with a client’s neck.
   2. (2) All barbershops and barber schools shall have sufficient closed towel cabinets for storage of clean towels and closed receptacles for soiled towels.
   3. (3) After a towel has once been used, it shall be deposited in a closed receptacle and not permitted to be left on a lavatory or work stand and shall not be used until properly laundered.
   4. (4) The headrest of each chair shall be provided with a clean towel or clean paper for each patron using the chair.

3. (c) Communicable disease.

   1. (1) No person affected with any disease in a communicable state shall serve the patrons in any barbershop or barber school.
   2. (2) In addition, no barber shall serve a client with known communicable disease, or skin that is open, blistered, or otherwise disrupted in an area where a service will be performed.
   3. (3) For purposes of this rule, HIV/AIDS are not considered communicable diseases.

4. (d) Cleanliness of personnel. The operator shall:

   1. (1) Wear clean uniforms or clean clothes at all times; and
   2. (2) Cleanse his or her hands thoroughly with soap and water or an equally effective alcohol-based hand sanitizer before attending each patron or after visiting the restroom.

5. (e) Objectionable establishments.

   1. (1) No sleeping area shall be permitted in any barber establishment nor shall any part of it be so used.
   2. (2) No barber establishment is permitted inside of a residence.
   3. (3) Barber establishments may be connected to a residence, i.e., enclosed carport, if all other establishment standards are met.
   4. (4) Connecting doors shall be solid and self-closing.
   5. (5) No animals or reptiles are to be allowed on the premises, with the exception of medical assistance animals.
6. (f) Medical treatment. No barber shall undertake to treat any disease of the skin or any lesions of the skin whatsoever, such as pimples, boils, warts, moles, and similar conditions, but must refer such conditions to a licensed physician.

Codification Notes: “AIDS” means acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. "HIV" means human immunodeficiency virus.