Construction Requirements for Body Art Studios
Construction or Remodeling Requirements
- Procedure Cubicles:
- A minimum of 100 square feet of floor space per cubicle
- Twenty foot-candles of light at 30 inches above the floor in all areas
- Fifty foot-candles of light at 30 inches above the floor in the area procedures are performed
- The walls must be sealed, at minimum, with hard enamel paint
- The floors must be non-porous tile
- The counters must be constructed of a cleanable, non-porous material
- A sink must be provided in each cubicle, serviced with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and disposable paper towels, in dispensers
- A covered trash can at each sink
- A sealable, rigid (puncture-proof) red “Sharps” container, appropriately labeled with the international biohazard symbol
- An Autoclave or Dry Heat Sterilizer, registered and listed with the Federal Food and Drug Administration (specification sheet required)
- Approved tattoo machine(s) (specification sheets required) with a cleanable storage area
- Provision for storage of sterilized equipment in packages and supplies such as surgical gloves, ink caps, razors, and gauze
- Restrooms must be provided and equipped with:
- Commode and hand sink conveniently located
- A hand sink serviced with hot and cold running water, anti-microbial liquid hand soap, paper towels and a trash can
- Counters constructed of a cleanable, non-porous material
- Walls sealed, at minimum, with hard enamel paint
- Floors of non-porous tile
Updated on: October 10, 2018