§ 38-143. Hygienic regulations.  


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  • (a)

    There shall be available within the tattoo establishment adequate hot and cold, potable running water, soap, germicidal solution, individual hand scrub brushes, and fingernail files for each tattoo artist. Each tattoo artist shall scrub his hands and forearms with soap and water, using an individual hand brush, clean his fingernails with an individual file, and thoroughly rinse his hands in a germicidal solution before working on each patron or customer. An individual disposable towel or napkin shall be used for drying the tattoo artist's hands and arms after rinsing.

    (b)

    Each tattoo artist engaged in tattooing shall wear sterile surgical gloves and a clean gown or coat.

(Ord. No. O-93-9-103, § 11, 11-22-93)