§ 38-147. Preparation of area to be tattooed.

(a)

When it is necessary to shave the area to be tattooed, a new blade for each patron or customer shall be used when a safety razor is employed, and the permanent part of such razor shall be treated as set forth in this section for the care of the straight razor. If a straight razor is used, it shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed in clean water and then sterilized for 15 minutes, at 15 pounds pressure at 121 degrees Celsius or 250 degrees Fahrenheit in an autoclave, sterilizer, or other equipment providing equal viricidal conditions as approved by the local health department.

(b)

After shaving the area to be tattooed, or if the area does not need to be shaved, the site of the tattoo shall be cleaned with soap and water, rinsed with clean water, and germicidal solution applied in a sanitary manner before the design is placed on the skin.

(c)

Sterile, individual towels or gauze shall be used in preparing the site to be tattooed, and properly disposed of after use on each patron or customer.

(Ord. No. O-93-9-103, § 16, 11-22-93)