10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 212, § 2

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-212-2 - FACILITIES

A. Water Supply.

1. The water supply shall be adequate, of a safe sanitary quality, and from a source approved by the department

2. All private water supplies shall be subject to inspection at all times and no water from such source shall be used or supplied to the public unless samples therefrom have been tested and approved by the department within the preceding twelve (12) month period.

3. A copy of the water analysis shall be available on premises.

B. Wastewater Disposal. Water-carried sewage: all water-carried sewage shall be disposed of by means of:

1. A public sewerage system.

2. An approved private wastewater disposal system which is constructed and operated in conformance with applicable state and local laws, ordinance and regulations.

C. Space requirements.

1. Minimum floor space. The room in which electrology is performed shall have an area a minimum of fifty (50) square feet, one hundred (100) square feet preferred.

D. Floors, Walls and Ceilings.

1. All floors shall be kept clean and in good repair.

2. All walls and ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures shall be kept clean and in good repair.

3. Light fixtures, decorative material, and similar equipment and material attached to walls or ceilings, shall be kept clean.

4. Studs, joists and rafters shall not be left exposed in waiting rooms, toilet rooms or rooms where electrology is performed.

E. Illumination. At least 10 foot-candles of light intensity shall be provided at a distance of thirty inches (30") above the floor throughout the electrology room and at least thirty (30) foot-candles of light shall be maintained at the place and on surfaces, materials and equipment where electrology is performed.

F. Toilet Facilities.

1. A toilet and lavatory shall be located in or adjacent to rooms where electrology is performed and shall be accessible to the operator at all times.

2. A lavatory with hot and cold running water, preferably from a combination supply fixture shall be located in rooms where electrology is performed.

3. A hand cleanser and single service sanitary towels shall be provided.

4. The use of common towels and cups shall be prohibited.

5. The toilet room shall be vented to outside air.

G. Waste Disposal.

1. Covered waste receptacle shall be provided in rooms where electrology is performed.

2. Waste materials shall be disposed of in a sanitary manner.

3. Waste receptacles shall be kept clean.

H. Premises. The entire premise and all facilities used in connection wherewith shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, vermin free condition and in good repair.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 212, § 2