21 NCAC 14H .0118          SYSTEMS OF GRADING BEAUTY ESTABLISHMENTS

The system of grading the sanitary rating of cosmetic art schools and shops based on the rules set out in 21 NCAC 14H .0106 to .0117 shall be as follows, setting out areas to be inspected and considered, and the maximum points given for compliance:

(1)           clean and repaired entrance and reception room                                                                          2;

(2)           general condition of the entire establishment                                                                                                8;

(3)           water system; hot and cold running water                                                                                      2;

(4)           walls, ceiling and floors:

(A)          construction and coverings                                                                                                                4;

(B)          clean                                                                                                                                      4;

(C)          good repair                                                                                                                            3;

(5)           lighting and fresh continuous ventilation (windows included); their adequacy and

cleanliness                                                                                                                                             3;

(6)           public toilet:

(A)          clean and ventilated                                                                                                           5;

(B)          liquid soap and individual towels furnished                                                                   5;

(C)          hot and cold running water                                                                                                                2;

(7)           appearance of operators and students                                                                                            4;

(8)           linens:

(A)          supply of clean drapes, linens and towels stored in clean closed containers            2;

(B)          soiled drapes, linens and towels properly stored in closed containers                        3;

(9)           waste in closed containers and clean area                                                                                      4;

(10)         equipment cleanliness:

(A)          disinfectants selected from those approved by the Federal Environmental

Protection Agency                                                                                                               6;

(B)          disinfectants used properly                                                                                                                5;

(C)          all implements cleaned, disinfected, and properly stored                                            12;

(D)          furniture, fixtures, and equipment clean and in good repair                                       7;

(11)         working area:

(A)          workstation clean                                                                                                                                4;

(B)          lavatories clean                                                                                                                    4;

(C)          jars and containers closed, clean and disinfected                                                         2;

(D)          no unnecessary articles in work area                                                                               2;

(12)         antiseptics and first aid supplies on hand                                                                                       1;

(13)         cosmetics:

(A)          clean and sanitary conditions                                                                                           2;

(B)          storage area for supplies clean and in order                                                                   3;

(14)         no animals or birds kept or allowed in the establishment except as provided by Rule .0117 of this Subchapter.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-14;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1998; June 1, 1994; April 1, 1991; January 1, 1989;

Temporary Amendment Eff. January 20, 1999;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2008; August 1, 2000.