Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of › Rule 24.28.01 - RULES OF THE BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY SERVICES LICENSING BOARD › Section 24.28.01.851 - SAFETY AND DISINFECTION FOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND SCHOOLS

Current through August 31, 2023
All establishments and schools must take every precaution to
				prevent the transfer of disease-causing pathogens between people and must meet
				annual renewal requirements and the following requirements: (3-28-23)
01.
Premises
. Establishments and
			 schools must be separated from living areas by substantial walls and/ or
			 closable doors. All establishments and schools must be maintained in an orderly
			 manner, so as to be safe and comfortable to the operators and patrons. Floors,
			 walls, ceilings, furniture, and all other fixtures shall be kept clean and in
			 good repair at all times. (3-28-23)
02.
Instrument Cleaning
. All
			 instruments and items used by operators shall be thoroughly cleaned after each
			 use and prior to disinfection. (3-28-23)
03.
Instrument Disinfection or
			 Sterilization
. All instruments and items used by operators shall be
			 disinfected or sterilized after cleaning and prior to use on each patron, with
			 a disinfectant or sterilant as defined in these rules. All disinfectant must be
			 mixed and changed according to the manufacturers' instructions. Disinfection
			 methods such as immersion, sprays, and wipes may be used. Contact time listed
			 on the disinfectant's label must be adhered to in all circumstances. Items or
			 surfaces must remain completely immersed in disinfectant, or visibly wet if
			 using sprays or wipes, for the full amount of contact time. (3-28-23)
04.
Single-Use and Porous
			 Instruments
. Instruments and items that are intended for single use or
			 that are porous shall be immediately disposed of in a waste container after
			 each use on a patron or given to the patron to take home for personal use,
			 provided that the instruments may not be brought back to the establishment for
			 future use. (3-28-23)
05.
Waxes and Waxing Services
. Paraffins, waxes and all other
			 solutions or compounds shall be covered and maintained free of any foreign
			 contaminants. Only disinfected or unused, single-use items may be placed into a
			 container that holds wax or paraffins. Waxes and paraffins must be dispensed
			 for use on a patron in the following manner: (3-28-23)
a. Wax may be removed from a multi-use wax
			 pot for use on a patron by one of the following methods: (3-28-23)
i. Single-use spatula disposed of after a
			 single dip/application; (3-28-23)
ii. Disinfected plastic spatulas with one
			 disinfected spatula used for each dip into the wax pot; or (3-28-23)
iii. Placement of all wax needed for entire
			 service in a single-use, disposable cup or a container that can be properly
			 cleaned and disinfected, such as a stainless steel bowl. The cup, any remaining
			 wax, and all single-use applicators must be immediately disposed of at the
			 conclusion of the service. This is the only instance in which a single
			 applicator may be used for an entire service. (3-28-23)