Body Art Permitting FAQ

Yes, if the establishment does both tattooing and piercing, two health permits are required.

Yes, please email your proof of experience (a business license, health permit, etc.) to bodyart@snhd.org .  The experience must be verified prior to scheduling an appointment for a body art exam.  More information on mentor cards may be found in the frequently asked questions webpage: https://www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/permits-and-regulations/body-art/body-art-card-faqs/  

No, there is a minimum of one hand sink for every four workstations which must be accessed without obstruction (e.g. no doors or full walls) and cannot be greater than 15 feet from any workstation chair or table.

 

Handwashing sinks must be permanently plumbed with hot and cold running water and be part of an approved plumbing system.

Liquid soap and single-use paper towels must be in a dispenser.

Yes, each body art facility shall have at least one workstation that can be screened from the public to provide privacy. 

 

Tattoo establishments require hot water that is between 90-120 °F.

  • Spore Test Records – Two (2) years,
  • Biohazardous waste management records- Three (3) years,
  • Patron consent forms – Two (2) years,
  • Purchase records for jewelry – Two (2) years,
  • Incident reports of adverse events – Three (3) years, and
  • A list of body artists who have worked at the establishment within the last two (2) years.

 

Body Art establishments must have an initial inspection for permitting purposes. After the permit is approved, an operational inspection must be conducted at least once per calendar year. A facility may be inspected more than once per year as determined necessary by the Health Authority.

A biological spore destruction test is required every month on a routine basis and at initial installation, or if any repairs or service is made to the sterilizer.  Records of spore testing must be kept on premises and available for review by the Health Authority for at least two years.

Contact Information

Phone: (702) 759-1258

Location:
Fremont Public Health Center
2830 E. Fremont St.
Las Vegas, NV 89104

 

Updated on: January 18, 2023

2023-01-18T13:40:07-08:00
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