Minnesota Legislature
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Minnesota Administrative Rules
2105.0360 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS.
Subpart 1.
Space.
Space:
A.
There shall be at least 120 square feet of work space exclusive of any restroom, reception, or supply area for a one-practitioner cosmetology salon, 110 square feet of work space for a one-practitioner esthetician salon, and 100 square feet of work space for a one-practitioner nail salon.
B.
There shall be at least 50 additional square feet of work space for each additional licensee simultaneously on duty in a cosmetology salon or an esthetician salon, and at least 35 additional square feet of work space of each additional licensee simultaneously on duty in a nail salon.
Subp. 2.
Entrance and exit.
Entrances and exits shall comply with local building codes and ordinances.
Subp. 3.
Walls and ceilings.
All walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and in good repair at all times, free from crevices, cracks, or holes which could collect dirt.
Subp. 4.
Floors.
All floors shall be kept clean and free from hair and other debris at all times and shall be in good repair, free from crevices, cracks, holes, or tears which could collect dirt or hair.
Carpet shall not be an acceptable floor covering unless it is commercial grade carpet.
Subp. 5.
Lighting and electricity.
Each salon shall provide direct lighting to all work areas. Light fixtures shall be clean and dust-free.
There shall be at least one electrical outlet in each work station.
Subp. 6.
Plumbing; water supply.
There shall be clean, hot, and sanitary running water provided in the work area, dispensary area, and toilet facilities.
Each salon shall provide toilet facilities, on its premises or in an adjacent common area, which are not used for any unrelated purpose such as storage or as a dispensary. The toilet facilities shall be clean and sanitary and shall contain, at a minimum, a commode, lavatory, soap dispenser, single-service sanitary towels, and a waste basket. The door shall be kept closed at all times.
History:
10 SR 474; 11 SR 389; 13 SR 1056; L 2005 c 27 s 9; L 2009 c 78 art 6 s 26; 38 SR 778
Published Electronically:
December 9, 2013
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