Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-3-.01

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 250-X-3-.01 - General Requirements

(1) Proper application, payment of applicable fee and physical inspection and approval of premises by an authorized member of the Board staff are required to receive a license for a shop.

(2) Applicant for a shop must provide proof that it will operate in a location properly zoned by the appropriate governing authority.

(3) Shop entrance and exit must comply with federal, state and local building codes.

(4) Shop must be adequately ventilated to allow proper air circulation.

(5) Premises, including walls, floors, workstations, furniture and equipment must be kept clean and free from dust. Trash must not be allowed to accumulate between clients.

(6) Shop must be adequately and safely lighted.

(7) Shop must have adequate toilet facilities either on premises or within 300 feet of entrance with at least one water closet and one sink equipped with hot and cold water. Exceptions to the 300 feet rule for toilet may be granted to shops located in shopping malls. Toilet must be equipped with proper tissue, soap dispenser with soap or other hand cleanser, waste receptacle and sanitary towels or electric wall-mounted hand dryer. Toilet/lavatory must be adequately lighted, ventilated and clean at all times.

(8) A shop may be located in a residence where not prohibited by any governing authority. Such shop must be separated from living quarters by a permanent, finished, ceiling-high partition. A separate shop entrance from living quarters entrance and a toilet/lavatory facility with a separate entrance from living quarters must be provided. Toilet/lavatory must comply with requirements of Section 250-X-3-.01(7).

(9) The use of a shop as a living, dining or sleeping quarters is prohibited.

(10) Shop shall display licenses and permits consistent with the following guidelines:

(a) Shop license must be displayed at the reception area near entrance. ( Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7B-7(d)(4))

(b) Personal licenses must be posted near individual work stations.

(c) The most recent inspection report must be posted near shop license.

(d) Apprentice permits, examination permits and student permits must be posted near the appropriate work station.

(11) Shop must have a copy of the most recent laws and rules of the Board readily available for employees and patrons.

(12) No licensee shall perform any service outside the scope of practice authorized by the license held.

(13) No licensee shall perform any service authorized by a license issued by the Board in a facility not licensed by the Board, except

(a) when necessary due to the illness or other physical or mental incapacitation of the recipient of the service, and

(b) when performed by a licensee in the employment of a licensed shop, and

(c) when appointments are made through a licensed shop for the service.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 250-X-3-.01

Filed September 24, 1982. New Rule: Filed April 20, 2001; effective May 25, 2001. Amended: Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Repealed (See Ed. Note): Filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 7, 2005; effective October 12, 2005. Amended: Filed May 15, 2007; effective June 19, 2007. Amended: Filed August 31, 2010; effective October 4, 2010. Repealed and New Rule: Filed October 25, 2013; effective November 29, 2013.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2019, eff. 12/15/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2021, eff. 6/14/2021.

Rule 250-X-3-.01.01, Requirements, was renumbered 250-X-3-.01 after the original 250-X-3-.01, Electrologist was repealed as per certification filed July 1, 2002; effective August 5, 2002.

Author: Jeannie G. Price, CPA

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-7A-3(4).