PURPOSE: This rule outlines and explains the requirements and procedures for obtaining a license for a barber school/college.

1. (1) To operate a barber school/college in Missouri an applicant shall submit an application and applicable fee to the board at least sixty (60) days prior to the anticipated opening date of that facility. Application to open a barber school/college shall be made on the forms provided by the board and may be obtained by writing the board at PO Box 1335, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The telephone number is (573) 751-0805 and the TDD number is (800) 735-2966.
2. (2) The board shall not consider any application to open a barber school/college unless it is fully completed, including supporting documents to be attached to application with the applicable fee.
3. (3) Upon initial approval of the application, the board, within a reasonable time, will arrange for an initial inspection to be made by the State Board of Barber Examiners. The purpose of the inspection is to approve or dis- FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

approve the location and facility. Items to be included in the preliminary inspection shall include a floor plan of the following:

1. (A) A reception area;
2. (B) A classroom for theory instruction with a reference library;
3. (C) A work station for each student for practical instruction to include shampoo bowl, backbar, dust tight cabinet or drawers, mirror not less than thirty inches (30") in diameter, and barber chair with headrest. Barber chairs shall be mechanically sound with acceptable covering in good condition. Chairs shall be placed at least five feet (5') apart and each chair shall occupy not less than thirty-five (35) square feet of floor space. There shall be electrical outlets between every two (2) chairs;
4. (D) Two (2) or more restrooms that separately accommodate male and female students including sink with hot and cold running water, soap (liquid or powder) and paper towels;
5. (E) A dispensary for the preparation, mixing, storage, and disposal of supplies and chemicals used for disinfecting barbering implements;
6. (F) Manager(s) office;
7. (G) A student breakroom; and
8. (H) A janitor’s closet for cleaning supplies.

1. (4) A second inspection shall be conducted for the purpose of either approving or disapproving the condition of the school/college relative to all required equipment and compliance with 4 CSR 60-3.015 and 4 CSR 60- 4.015.

2. (5) Original Licensure. Upon compliance with 4 CSR 60-2.050(3) and (4), the board may issue the school/college a license.

   1. (A) Change of Location. It shall be the responsibility of the school/college owner(s) to submit an application to open a barber school/college at a different location and the applicable fee to the board and meet all the requirements to obtain a license to operate a Missouri barber school/college.
   2. (B) Change of Ownership. It shall be the responsibility of the new owner(s) to submit an application to open a barber school/college and the applicable fee to the board and to meet all requirements to obtain a license to operate a barber school/college.
   3. (C) Adding a Co-Owner. It shall be the responsibility of the co-owners to submit an application to open a barber school/college and the applicable fee to the board to obtain a license to operate a barber school/college.
   4. (D) Deleting a Co-Owner. It shall be the responsibility of the co-owners to immediately notify the board of any ownership change. The written notice shall serve as documentation of the change and a new application and fee shall not be required.
   5. (E) Name Change of School/College. The board shall be notified immediately in writing of a name change.
3. (6) A member, representative, or inspector of the State Board of Barber Examiners shall inspect the school/college prior to annual renewal and the school/college shall be in compliance with 4 CSR 60-3.015 and 4 CSR 60-4.015. The barber school/college must be open to the members, representatives, or inspectors of the State Board of Barber Examiners for inspection at all times during normal working hours or at reasonable times as requested by the board.

AUTHORITY: sections 328.115, RSMo 1994 and 328.120, RSMo Supp. 1997.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 60-2.050. Original rule filed Nov. 12, 1997, effective May 30, 1998. Moved to 20 CSR 2060-2.050, effective Aug. 28, 2006.

*Original authority: 328.115, RSMo 1981 and 328.120, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1951, 1959, 1981, 1993, 1995.