Wyo. Code R. 016-0001-9
Barber Examiners, Board of
Chapter 9: Barber Shops
Effective Date: 07/26/2018 to 01/28/2020
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 016.0001.9.07262018
Barber Shops
Section 1. Shop Applications and License. No person, association, partnership or corporation may operate a shop without first securing a license from the Board. Applications shall be made on the prescribed form and be accompanied by the appropriate fee. The completed application shall include or be accompanied by the following:
Section 2. Potable Water. Every barber shop shall be equipped with hot and cold potable running water in sufficient quantity to provide ample amounts for adequate and complete cleaning of the shop and customer needs. Provision shall be made for approved waste disposal of liquid and solid wastes. The water supply shall comply with the requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the safe drinking water amendment 42 U.S.C. §300 g et seq. and the regulations adopted thereunder.
Section 3. Restroom facilities. Every shop shall provide and maintain toilet and hand washing facilities for employees and patrons. Restroom facilities shall be convenient and accessible and shall not require passage through living quarters for access. All existing shops shall comply with this regulation upon sale or relocation.
Section 4. Living quarters. The use of a barber shop as a living, dining or sleeping apartment is prohibited. No barber shop may be established in a residence except by permission of the State Board of Barber Examiners.
Section 5. Separation from living quarters or business.
(a) No barber shop shall be located in connection with the following activities or structures unless there is a solid partition from floor to the ceiling which physically separates such activities:
Section 6. Premises. The walls, furniture, all fixtures, and all other personal property in barber shops shall at all times be kept clean and in good repair; jardinières and cuspidors shall be for display purposes only. Floors shall be kept clean and hair clippings shall be removed from the floor between each client.
(a) Shop licenses may not be transferred upon sale of a shop. The new owner(s) must apply for a new shop license pursuant to Section 1 of this chapter. (b) Prior to relocation of a shop, the information required in Section 1 of this chapter shall be filed with the Board. The original license may be transferred to the new location if the shop remains in the same city and ownership is unchanged. Application and fees must be received 15 days prior to the scheduled opening date. (c) Upon the permanent closing of a shop, the owner proprietor shall immediately notify the Board.
(a) Licensed barbers may practice in a salon so long as the salon has also been granted a barber shop license by the Board of Barber Examiners. (b) Cosmetologist may practice in a barber shop so long as the barber shop is also licensed as a salon. (c) Combined salons and barber shops shall adhere to the requirements of both Boards, and in the case of conflicting requirements, the more exacting standard shall be applied.
Section 9. Shop License Renewal. Each shop license shall be renewed on a yearly basis on or before June 30th of each year. Failure to renew the license on or before July 31st of each year shall result in a late fee. A license that has been expired less than ninety (90) days may be renewed. An applicant for a renewal of a shop license that has been expired for more than ninety (90) days must re-apply for the license under the current requirements and fees.
(a) Mobile shop means a self-contained, enclosed mobile unit licensed for the practice of barbering and must meet all requirements set for the in Chapter two (2) the Boards rules and regulations. (b) No person shall establish or operate a mobile shop until such person has obtained a shop license from the Board.
(c) Applications shall follow section 1 of this chapter and include or be accompanied by the following information.
(i) A detailed floor plan showing the location of doors, windows, restroom, sinks, ventilation and equipment.
(d) Inspection. Upon the tentative approval of the floor plan by the Board, the applicant shall make an appointment for an inspection by the Board after which final approval may be granted.
(e) Itinerary. An itinerary showing dates, locations and time of service throughout the state shall be available at the Board's request.
(f) Requirements. In addition to sanitation rules and regulation as apply to shops, mobile shops shall comply with the following:
(g) All storage cabinets shall be secured by the use of spring struts or friction catches;
(h) Mobile units shall have a door width of no less than 30 inches;
(i) All equipment shall be securely anchored to the mobile unit
(j) One five pound ABC fire extinguisher shall be mounted in full view;
(k) No services shall be performed while the unit is in motion;
(l) Sleeping provisions shall not be placed or maintained in the mobile unit;
(m) The water supply shall be self-contained. The potable water tanks shall be no less than one hundred (100) gallons, holding tanks shall be of adequate capacity;
(n) Mobile units shall have continuous demand hot water tanks which shall be no less than six (6) gallon capacity;
(o) Mobile units shall have within their perimeters self-contained, recalculating, flushing chemical toilets with holding tanks;
(p) The generator for a mobile unit shall have a capacity of no less than 6500 watts and shall be vented outside, UL approved;
(q) Heaters for a mobile unit shall be sealed combustible units with an outside vent of no less than 30 M.B.T.U., UL approved.