D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G303

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 25-G303 - PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS

303.1

Operators shall ensure that any skin or mucosa surface to receive a body art procedure is free of a rash or any visible infection and shall comply with the following procedures in preparing the customer's skin:

(a) Clean the area of the customer's skin subject to the body art with an approved germicidal soap according to the label directions. In the case of:

(1) Oral piercings, the body artist shall provide the individual with antiseptic mouthwash in a single- use cup and shall ensure that the individual utilizes the mouthwash provided; or

(2) Lip, labret, or cheek piercing, the body artist shall follow the procedures identified in this section for skin and oral piercings.

(b) Use single-use disposable razors if shaving is required. The razor shall be immediately placed in a medical-grade sharps container after use;

(c) Wash the skin and surrounding area with soap and water, following shaving, and immediately discard the washing pad after use;

(d) Use single- use products only to stop the bleeding or to absorb blood, and discard immediately after use, or in accordance with Subsection 307.2; and

(e) Use sterile gauze or other sterile applicator to dispense and apply petroleum jelly, soaps, and other products in the application of stencils on the area to receive a body art procedure to prevent contamination of the original container and its contents. The applicator or gauze shall be used once and then discarded immediately, or in accordance with Subsection 307.2.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-G303

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13496 (12/29/2017)