A body piercing establishment shall be equipped with a steam pressure autoclave capable of producing 15 pounds of pressure per square inch, at a temperature of 250 degrees Fahrenheit and the length of time per the manufacturer's instruction manual. The autoclave shall have an internal heat source, a temperature gauge with a sensor for the exhaust, a pressure gauge, and an operational safety valve. If the body piercing establishment uses only single use, pre-sterilized, disposable instruments and products, an autoclave is not required.

Source: 39 SDR 119, effective January 8, 2013.

General Authority: 34-1-17(8).

Law Implemented: 9-34-17, 34-1-17(8).