- (1) Cosmetology, aesthetics, electrology, and manicuring shall not be practiced outside the confines of a licensed establishment except as provided in ss. Cos 2.045 and 2.046. Establishments, including floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, equipment, tools, utensils and instruments, shall at all times be in good repair and maintained in an orderly and sanitary condition.
- (3) If public drinking facilities are provided, disposable drinking cups or a drinking fountain shall be available.
- (4) All floor coverings in an establishment shall be kept in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Loose hair shall be removed regularly and placed in a closed container.
- (5) A toilet room shall not be used as a dispensary or for the providing of services.
- (6) Establishments shall provide safe and secure areas for storing, cleaning and disinfecting equipment. Poisonous substances stored in public areas shall be locked in a cabinet or closet, with the exception of over-the-counter products used for room deodorizing. These products shall be kept in an elevated location out of the reach of children.
- (7) Plastic or metal containers of adequate size shall be provided to store all soiled linen. All soiled linen shall be properly cleaned in compliance with s. Cos 4.02 (6) or disposed of after use.
- (8) Establishments where apprentices are trained shall provide equipment, supplies and products for all cosmetology services.
- (9) No smoking shall be allowed in areas of an establishment where flammable products or materials are being used or stored.
(10) Animals shall not be in an establishment during business hours, except for service animals.
Note: Section 106.52 (1) (fm), Stats., reads as follows: “ ‘Service animal’ means a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal that is individually trained or is being trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, including the work or task of guiding a person with impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to intruders or sound, providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching dropped items.”
- (11) Where an establishment is located in the same building as a residence, the business and living quarters shall be separate. A mobile establishment may not be located in a vehicle or mobile structure that also contains a residence.
- (12) Establishments shall provide a basin which has hot and cold running water, and a chair which is designed for the service to be provided. At least one basin shall be constructed and available to permit licensees to wash their hands prior to serving each patron and following removal of gloves. Establishments shall provide the equipment and supplies necessary to perform services offered. Basins may be shared with other establishments located on the same premises.
- (13) The establishment license shall be posted in the establishment.
- (14) All facilities shall be equipped with a ventilation system adequate to comply with minimal occupational safety and health standards.
(15) A mobile establishment shall be licensed as an establishment under the requirements of this chapter. A mobile establishment is subject to all of the following requirements:
- (a) The establishment shall meet the requirements of this chapter and ch. Cos 4, including requirements related to establishments, inspections, sanitation, and safety. All services provided through a mobile establishment shall meet the standards of practice and professional conduct under ch. Cos 2.
- (b) A mobile establishment license is valid for a specific vehicle or mobile structure and may not be transferred to a different vehicle or mobile structure.
(c) The mobile establishment’s name as shown on the license shall be visibly displayed and clearly legible on at least one exterior side of the mobile establishment.
Note: See section s. SPS 364.0401 to 364.0404, Wisconsin administrative code.
History
History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403, eff. 8-1-89; am. (2) and (4), cr. (12), Register, December, 1990, No. 420, eff. 1-1-91; emerg. am. (12), eff. 8-8-91; am. (12), Register, February, 1992, No.434, eff. 3-1-92; am. (2), (5) and (11), Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; r. (2), am. (5), (6) and (12) and cr. (13) and (14), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, May, 1999, No. 521; CR 05-118: am. (7) Register November 2006 No. 611, eff. 12-1-06; corrections in (1), (7), (8) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 6., 7., Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686; CR 15-035: am. (6), (10) Register December 2015 No. 720, eff. 1-1-16; CR 20-025: am. (1) Register July 2021 No. 787, eff. 8-1-21; CR 24-088: am. (11), cr. (15) Register September 2025 No. 837, eff. 10-1-25.