Minnesota Administrative Rules

2105.0370 FIXTURES, FURNITURE, AND EQUIPMENT.

A salon shall meet the following minimum requirements:

A.

There shall be a separate work station with chair, storage space, and mirror for each licensee on duty.

B.

All shampoos must be given in a shampoo bowl that has plumbing that includes hot and cold water.

C.

All furniture in the service area shall have a washable covering or finish and shall at all times be kept clean and in good repair.

D.

There shall be a waste receptacle at each work station. This receptacle shall be emptied at least daily. It shall be lined with a disposable plastic bag or liner, or washed daily.

There shall be at least one container which shall be used exclusively as a receptacle for soiled towels and linen. It shall be kept closed at all times. It must comply with local fire codes. If there are no applicable local fire codes, the State Fire Code applies.

There shall be at least one large covered container for disposal of garbage. This container shall be emptied at intervals necessary to maintain cleanliness. The container shall be lined with a disposable plastic bag or liner, or be washed daily. It must comply with local fire codes and must be kept closed at all times. If there are no applicable local fire codes, the State Fire Code applies.

E.

There shall be storage cabinets or containers for all clean linen and towels. They shall be equipped with tight fitting closable doors or covers, which shall be kept closed.

F.

There shall be storage space for all supplies. Supplies which contain any caustic or other harmful material shall be conspicuously labeled and kept inaccessible to clients.

G.

Each salon shall maintain readily accessible first aid supplies.

H.

Each salon shall have at least one readily accessible fire extinguisher that complies with State Fire Code requirements. All employees shall be instructed in the location and use of the fire extinguisher.

I.

A current copy of Minnesota Statutes and rules pertaining to the regulation of the practice of cosmetology shall be centrally located and made available to all salon personnel.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 45.023; 154.45; 154.47; 154.48; 155A.05; 155A.08; 155A.09; 155A.26; 155A.29; 155A.30

History:

10 SR 474; 13 SR 1056; 22 SR 594; L 2005 c 27 s 9; L 2009 c 78 art 6 s 26

Published Electronically:

October 2, 2013