Any salon or booth licensed under the provisions of SDCL chapter 36-15 must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. (1) Provide a safe and clean place for any of the practices of cosmetology and equip it to provide service in a manner that will protect the health and safety of both employees and clients;
2. (2) Each item of equipment used on a client must be clean and disinfected at the time of use. After an item is soiled or used, it must be kept in a separate, closed, labeled container to prevent its reuse until cleaned and disinfected. Compliance with this subdivision requires compliance with all provisions in this chapter;

3. (3) Space:

   1. (a) Salon license space: 120 square feet of working space for the first licensee and an additional 60 square feet of working space for each additional individual licensee; and
   2. (b) Limited salon license space: 120 square feet. Common reception areas and common restrooms are permitted;
4. (4) Plumbing: shampoo bowls or sinks shall be connected to a central sewer system and a faucet or outlet for hot and cold running water shall be connected to the bowl or sink;

5. (5) Restroom:

   1. (a) A restroom shall be within the structure of the building and be available for employee and customer use;
   2. (b) The restroom shall contain a toilet and lavatory connected to a central sewer system, liquid soap, and disposable towels or air hand dryer; and
   3. (c) The restroom shall be kept clean and in safe condition; and

6. (6) Ventilation:

   1. (a) For all salons and booths: provide the free flow of air in a room in proportion to the size of the room and the capacity of room;
   2. (b) For salons and booths where nail technology services are offered: a mechanical exhaust system to keep the area free from dangerous vapors.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 10, effective August 12, 1979; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 2, effective July 23, 1997; 26 SDR 18, effective August 15, 1999; 29 SDR 176, effective July 1, 2003; 39 SDR 129, effective January 28, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 36-15-13(4)(5).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-15-13(4)(5).