Section 32-02-01-11 - Particular aspects of disinfecting1.Germicides. In disinfecting tools, instruments, and implements, any federal environmental protection agency registered bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectant treatment of tools, instruments, and implements shall be used in accordance with the directions of the manufacturer. All germicidal solutions shall be fresh, clean, and free from contaminants.2.Fluids, creams, waxes, and powders.a. All fluids, semifluids, creams, waxes, and powders shall be kept in a clean, enclosed container and shall be dispensed with a clean spatula or from a shaker, dispenser pump, or spray-type container.b. Single-use spatulas made of a porous material, such as wood, must be discarded after a single use or application.c. Nonporous spatulas, such as those made of plastic or metal, can only be used for a single use or application and must be cleaned and disinfected before being used again. Fluids, semifluids, creams, and powders shall be applied only by disposable applicators and the applicators shall be discarded after use.3.Wax.a. A new pair of gloves must be worn when performing waxing or tweezing services.b. Wax must be dispensed with a single-use applicator for each application and must be discarded after a single use. Double dipping is prohibited.c. Wax pots must be cleaned of all wax residue and must maintain a fresh protective wax collar.d. Roll on wax is prohibited.4.Tools and instruments. All permanent wave equipment, clips, rollers, pins, as well as all other tools, instruments, and implements shall be kept in a clean and disinfected condition at all times. All other reusable items shall be cleaned and disinfected before use on each client.5.Containers. The manufacturer's label must be on all original containers for any chemicals used in the salon. All bottles and containers must be correctly and distinctly labeled with the manufacturer's label to disclose their contents, and all bottles and containers containing poisonous substances shall be so designated.6.Waste container. Each licensed salon shall provide adequate covered and lined waste containers which shall be emptied when full.7.Protective coverings. All capes and protective coverings used on a client must be kept clean and in good condition. Capes and protective coverings must always be used on clients receiving services and must be laundered in accordance with section 32-02-01-09 after each use.8.Wet disinfecting units. Each licensed salon shall have wet disinfecting units of sufficient size and quantity to disinfect all tools, instruments, and implements of the establishment, and such disinfectants shall be readily accessible. Such disinfecting units shall contain an environmental protection agency registered disinfectant and such disinfectant shall be used according to the manufacturers' directions.9.Metal instruments. All metal tools, instruments, and implements must be cleaned and disinfected with an environmental protection agency registered disinfectant after each use and stored in an enclosed container until the next use. All clippers and trimmers must be cleaned and disinfected with an environmental protection agency registered disinfectant spray after each client.10.Storage of supplies. Every licensed salon shall have a separate enclosed cabinet or storage area for the storage of supplies, and any supplies containing any caustic or other material harmful to humans shall be stored in a place not readily accessible to clients or the public.11.Combs and brushes. Combs and brushes shall be cleaned and disinfected prior to each use. All shall be in good usable condition. Padded brushes must be cleaned and sprayed with an environmental protection agency registered disinfectant and may not be immersed.12.Electric tools and outlets. Each licensed salon shall have a sufficient number of electrical outlets so that no cord or electrical connection constitutes a hazard, fire or otherwise, to the public or individuals employed or learning in the establishment.13.Neck brushes. No salon or school may use neck brushes.14.Dry storage. All tools, instruments, and implements must be stored in a clean closed cabinet or drawer. Paper, money, candy, and personal items may not be stored or placed in cabinets or drawers where tools, instruments, and implements are stored.15.Ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light boxes are prohibited as a means of disinfection.16.Banned products. Any products or supplies banned by the United States drug enforcement administration or other federal, state, or local governing agency, including methyl-methacylate, are prohibited.17.Invasive practices. Equipment, including razor type callus shavers, credo blades, rasps or graters, or other implements used to remove corns, calluses, moles, or otherwise used to cut below the epidermis, are prohibited. Micro-needling, plasma fibro-blasting pens, derma rollers and the use of lancets also are prohibited.N.D. Admin Code 32-02-01-11
Amended effective July 1, 1988; July 1, 1990; March 1, 1998; January 1, 2012.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2017-363, January 2017, effective 1/1/2017.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-384, April 2022, effective 4/1/2022.General Authority: NDCC 43-11-05
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-11-11