- (a) As used in this section, “non-whirlpool foot basins” or “tubs” are defined as any basin, tub, footbath, sink, bowl, and all non-electrical equipment that holds water for a client's feet during a pedicure service.
(b) After use upon each client, each non whirlpool foot basin or tub shall be cleaned and disinfected in the following sequential manner:
- (1) All water shall be drained from the foot basin or tub.
- (2) The inside surfaces of the foot basin or tub shall be scrubbed and cleaned of all visible debris with a clean brush, liquid soap (labeled as such on soap product) and water.
- (3) The foot basin or tub shall be rinsed with clean water.
- (4) Refill the foot basin or tub with clean water and the correct amount (read the label for mixing instructions) of the EPA-registered hospital-liquid disinfectant which the label claims is a bactericide, fungicide, and virucide. Leave the disinfecting solution in the foot basin or tub for at least 10 minutes.
- (5) Drain, rinse and wipe the basin dry with a new, clean paper towel.
- (6) Record this procedure in the pedicure equipment-cleaning log. The log shall contain the date and time of each cleaning, initials of the person who completed the procedure, and shall indicate that the cleaning was done after a client.
- (c) The pedicure equipment-cleaning log shall be made available upon request by either a client or a board representative.
- (d) A violation of this section may result in an administrative fine and/or disciplinary action. Each non-whirlpool foot basin or tub not in compliance with this section may result in a separate violation.
- (e) All disinfected basins or tubs shall be stored in a clean, covered place labeled “Clean” or “Disinfected”.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 7312 and 7406, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 7312(e), Business and Professions Code.
History
1. New section filed 12-18-2006 as an emergency; operative 12-18-2006 (Register 2006, No. 51). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-17-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 12-18-2006 order transmitted to OAL 4-17-2007 and filed 5-30-2007 (Register 2007, No. 22).
3. Amendment filed 3-26-2015; operative 7-1-2015 (Register 2015, No. 13).