SUBCHAPTER 06F ‑ BARBER SCHOOLS
21 NCAC 06F .0101 PHYSICAL STRUCTURE
(a) The physical structure of barber schools in North Carolina shall conform to the following criteria:
(1) be a minimum of 14 linear feet wide;
(2) be equipped with a minimum of ten barber chairs in sanitary and safe condition sufficient for the number of students enrolled;
(3) have a minimum of 896 square feet in the practical area for the first ten chairs;
(4) have an additional 70 square feet in the practical area for each additional barber chair over the required ten;
(5) have at least five linear feet of space between each chair, center to center;
(6) have no more than two students enrolled per barber chair;
(7) be equipped with toilet facilities with hand-washing sink or basin sufficient to serve the number of people at the school;
(8) have concrete or wood floors covered with smooth, nonporous materials;
(9) have instructional materials, for example, blackboard space, slide programs, sufficient to teach barbering;
(10) have a workstand, with mirror, for each barber chair in the practical work area, constructed of material that renders it easily cleaned;
(11) have a tool cabinet for each barber chair, with a door as nearly air tight as possible;
(12) have a towel cabinet, or other method of storage, such that clean towels are stored separate from used towels;
(13) have at least one fully functional sink or lavatory, with hot and cold water, for each two barber chairs, located within seven unobstructed linear feet of each barbering area;
(14) have the school separate from any other place or type of business by a substantial wall of ceiling height;
(15) have a classroom area, separate from the practical area;
(16) have desk chairs sufficient to serve the number of students enrolled, and a desk and chair for the instructors;
(17) have a time clock for electronic recordation of student hours;
(18) have an informational sign displayed in each practical area of the school indicating that all barbering services are performed by students; and
(19) have a bulletin board hanging in each classroom area with a posting of the sanitation rules and minimum school curricula as prescribed under 21 NCAC 06F .0210, or any other memorandum, letter or rule issued by the Board which states it is to be posted for the information of students.
This Paragraph applies to barber schools permitted on or after December 1, 1994 or which undergo modifications or structural renovations after that date.
(b) Barber schools permitted on or after July 1, 2008, shall have a minimum of 20 square feet per student in the classroom area.
(c) The sink distance requirement set forth in Subparagraph (a)(13) of this Rule does not apply to barber schools permitted on or before September 1, 2009.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑15; 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2009; June 1, 2008; December 1, 1994; May 1, 1989.
(a) Each barber school shall have at least one manager who is responsible for the overall operation of the school and who holds a current instructor's certificate.
(b) A barber school manager shall not also be a manager of a barber shop.
(c) A barber school manager shall devote full time to the barber school by being present on the premises the majority of the time instruction to students is being provided. The barber school manager is accountable for activities at the school whether present on the premises or not.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2010; May 1, 1989; March 1, 1983.
21 NCAC 06F .0103 FILING
(a) Each barber school shall file with the Board the name of the manager or managers of the school.
(b) When a change in the management of a barber school occurs, the school must report the change at least 30 days before the change is effective, except in emergencies. If such change is due to an emergency, the filing shall be made not later than ten days after the change of management has occurred.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989; March 1, 1983.
21 NCAC 06F .0104 INSTRUCTORS
(a) Each barber school required by G.S. 86A-22(2) to employ at least two instructors shall have at least two instructors present at all times during instructional hours.
(b) At least one barber instructor shall monitor students engaged in barbering activities at all times.
(c) While present on the premises of the barber school, barber instructors shall not barber for compensation and shall barber only for the purpose of instruction or demonstration.
(d) All course work as outlined under 21 NCAC 06F .0120, must be taught by a licensed barber instructor.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2009; June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0105 QUALIFICATIONS
21 NCAC 06F .0106 CONDUCT OF MANAGERS AND INSTRUCTORS
21 NCAC 06F .0107 STUDENT PERMITS
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑18; 86A‑22; 86A‑25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1983;
Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0108 RE‑EXAMINATION
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Repealed Eff. February 8, 1978.
21 NCAC 06F .0109 RE‑ENTERING SCHOOL
A new application for a student permit must be filed with the Board for each student who drops out and later re‑enrolls in a barber school.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22(3);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0110 ROSTER AND STUDENT RECORDS
Each barber school shall:
(1) maintain an up-to-date written roster system which shall be used to ensure that each student serves substantially equal numbers of patrons;
(2) maintain a complete record of each student including a weekly record of the number of days and hours the student attended classes in practical work and theory;
(3) maintain a separate daily record of the number of patrons the student served for haircuts, shaves and other clinical services;
(4) maintain a weekly record of the subject matter taught the student in theory classes;
(5) provide the list of students required by G.S. 86A-22(5) by the 15th day of each month; and
(6) maintain the signed acknowledgment regarding notification of the Board's rules regarding criminal convictions and sex offenders required by 21 NCAC 06F .0116.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2010; June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989; March 1, 1983.
21 NCAC 06F .0111 COPIES OF BARBER SCHOOL RECORDS
Barber schools shall furnish to the Board upon request copies of all records or reports required to be kept by barber schools, either by the North Carolina General Statutes or by the rules of the Board, including time sheets for instructors to verify compliance with 21 NCAC 06F .0104, and time cards for students to verify compliance with 21 NCAC 06F .0123. A school shall not refuse to submit any records or reports required due to a dispute or unfulfilled obligation with a student, instructor or third party.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2009; June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0112 ENROLLMENT STANDARDS
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22; 86A‑25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1983;
Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0113 STUDENT PERMIT
(a) An application for a student permit shall be submitted to the Board at least 10 days prior to the student beginning classes.
(b) A student shall be deemed enrolled for the purposes of compliance with the G.S. 86A‑22 only from and after the date of issuance of a student permit by the Board. The student shall receive no credit for training received in barber school until a student permit has been issued for the student and received by the school.
(c) Within five working days of the date on which any student completes his course of study, drops out of school or transfers to another school, the barber school shall return to the Board the student permit issued for the student when the student enrolled in the school.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989; March 1, 1983.
21 NCAC 06F .0114 SIGNATURES ON REPORTS
All reports, records, or other documents required by applicable statutes or rules shall be submitted to the Board over the signature of two instructors of the school, and co‑signed by the student.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. December 1, 1994; May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0115 PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22(3);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1983;
Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0116 STUDENTS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS
(a) Prior to enrollment and the acceptance of any enrollment fee or tuition, the barber school shall notify the applicant of the Board's statutes and rules regarding criminal convictions and registered sex offenders and have the applicant sign and date the notice indicating that the applicant has been so informed.
(b) Persons making application for student permits who have been convicted of a felony shall furnish to the Board a certified copy of their criminal history.
(c) Failure to include any information regarding felony convictions on applications for student permits may result in revocation of a student permit after a hearing.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑18; 86A-22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1983;
Legislative Objection Lodged Eff. March 7, 1983;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2010; May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0117 PENAL INSTITUTIONS
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. March 1, 1983;
Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0118 FEES
(a) Once a person has paid the fee required for making application to obtain a student permit and the permit is issued, there shall be no refund of the fee paid.
(b) Upon a subsequent application for a student permit, no credit will be given for a fee paid for the first permit.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑25;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978.
21 NCAC 06F .0119 INTRASTATE TRANSFERS
Students attending barber schools which qualify under Chapter 86A of the North Carolina General Statutes and the rules of the Board may transfer from one school to another and receive credit for the attendance at each of the schools in which the student was enrolled.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22(5);
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1989; March 1, 1983.
21 NCAC 06F .0120 BARBER SCHOOL CURRICULA
(a) The following categories and courses shall comprise the minimum course work for all students at barber schools:
Hours
Classroom Lecture and Study Periods:
Hygiene and Good Grooming, Professional Ethics 25
Bacteriology, Sterilization, Sanitation 50
Implements, Honing, Stropping and Shaving 30
Men's Haircutting 20
Cutting and Styling Curly Hair, Mustaches and Beards 10
Shampooing and Rinsing, Scalp and Hair Treatments 10
Theory of Massage and Facial Treatments 5
Men's Razor Cutting, Women's Razor and Shear Cutting 30
Finger Waving Men's Hair, Air Waving and Curling Iron Techniques 5
Permanent Waving For Men, Chemical Hair Relaxing and Blow Drying 25
Hair Coloring 10
Men's Hair Pieces 5
The Skin, Scalp and Hair 30
Disorders of the Skin, Scalp and Hair 15
Anatomy and Physiology 10
Electricity Therapy, Light Therapy and Chemistry 10
Barber Styling, Shop Management, and Product Knowledge 70
Licensing Laws and Rules and History of Barbering 20
Supervised Practice in Barbering:
Shampooing and Scientific Hair and Scalp Treatments 55
Shaving 50
Tapered Hair Cutting 250
Hair Styling of Men and Women 400
Facials, Massages and Packs 10
Bleaching, Frosting, Hair Coloring and Body Permanents 90
Cutting and Fitting Hair Pieces 5
Hair Straightening 5
The Analyzing and Treatment of Hair and Skin Disorders 10
Lectures and Demonstrations on Practical Work:
Shampooing and Scientific Hair and Scalp Treatments 15
Shaving 20
Tapered Hair Cutting 70
Hair Styling of Men and Women 100
Facials, Massages and Packs 5
Bleaching, Frosting, Hair Coloring and Permanent Waving 30
Cutting and Fitting Hair Pieces 5
Hair Straightening 3
The Analyzing and Treating of Hair and Skin Disorders 10
Men's and Women's Razor Cutting 15
Total Hours 1528
(b) All barber schools shall use course books and training materials specifically created for the purpose of teaching barbering skills. Unless the course book or training material has separate and distinct sections covering the practice of barbering, cosmetology course books and training materials are not acceptable.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A‑22(1); 86A‑22(4);
Eff. March 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2008; May 1, 1989.
21 NCAC 06F .0121 PENAL INSTITUTIONS
(a) The Board may enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with the North Carolina Department of Correction, Division of Prisons for the approval of schools of barbering at penal institutions within North Carolina.
(b) With the exception of the requirement regarding toilet facilities set forth in 21 NCAC 06F .0101(7) and a tool cabinet set forth in 21 NCAC 06F .0101(11), the Division of Prisons shall otherwise comply with the same requirements as other barber schools.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22;
Eff. June 1, 2008.
21 NCAC 06F .0122 UNIFORMS AND IDENTIFICATION
All students must wear a clean, washable uniform, smock, or similar professional attire along with a self-identifying nametag or pin at all times during instructional hours.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22;
Eff. September 1, 2009.
21 NCAC 06F .0123 TIME CLOCK AND RECORDATION OF STUDENT HOURS
Each student shall use an electronic time card for the recordation of instructional hours pursuant to 21 NCAC 06F .0124. The school shall maintain originals of each student time card for at least one year following graduation of the individual student. Individual student time cards shall be available for review by the Board.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22;
Eff. September 1, 2009.
21 NCAC 06F .0124 STUDENT HOURS
(a) No student shall be given credit for more than eight total hours during any instruction day.
(b) Students shall punch their individual time cards upon entering the school for practical or theory hours and shall clock-out for any period of break from instruction, even if remaining on school premises.
(c) In meeting the minimum course work and designated barber school curricula, no student shall be given credit for more than 40 total hours or 8 total hours per month that were obtained by instruction or demonstration off school premises or from a field trip.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22;
Eff. September 1, 2009.
21 NCAC 06F .0125 SCHOOL HANDBOOKS AND ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS
(a) Every school shall provide a school handbook to its students upon enrollment containing the enrollment agreement, tuition fee schedule, reimbursement policies, school rules and regulations, tardiness and absenteeism policies, a syllabus or list of the school curricula containing the minimum hours for each subject matter to be taught in accordance with 21 NCAC 06F .0120 and the grading system for said curricula.
(b) A copy of the school handbook shall be submitted to the Board. An updated copy of the handbook shall be re-submitted to the Board should the handbook be amended or revised.
History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22;
Eff. September 1, 2009.