Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 175 - State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering › Chapter 10 - Licensure of Cosmetologists, Barbers, Schools and Related Establishments › Subchapter 3 - Licensure of Schools › Part 1 - INITIAL SCHOOL LICENSING › Section 175:10-3-2 - Initial inspection

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Request for initial inspection.
Applicant must submit a written
				  request for an initial Board consultation and inspection for approval of the
				  location, building, parking, electrical facilities, plumbing facilities,
				  construction and building codes for the proposed school. Applicant must provide
				  city inspection certificate, fire department, electrical and plumbing
				  certificates as applicable for the city or county where proposed school is
				  located and other applicable zoning or construction documents the Board may
				  require for approval.
(b)
Space/building requirements.
At the initial inspection, the
				  Board's representative will consult with the proposed owner(s), instructor(s)
				  and other person(s) designated by the license applicant as responsible for the
				  proposed school regarding the requirements necessary to the physical
				  arrangements of the proposed building and space.
(1)
Lighting, ventilation, floors,
				  available parking requirements.
Adequate lighting and ventilation;
				  cleanable floor surfaces; parking facilities, and other building appointments
				  as applicable in the specific plans and location, will be addressed in the
				  initial consultation.
(2)
State and federal fire and safety codes compliance.
The proposed
				  school space must meet federal, state and local construction, electrical,
				  plumbing, fire and safety codes. Proposed owner must show the Inspector proof
				  of certification of compliance with applicable codes upon request. At least two
				  point of ingress/egress for the building are required. In the event of multiple
				  stories or building levels, fire escape(s) must be approved and appropriate
				  exit signs must be posted for safe exit from the building.
(3)
Minimum building and student work
				  space.
(A) The proposed school
				  building space must contain a minimum of twenty-two hundred (2,200) square feet
				  of floor space. The Board considers a working area of 5' X 8' (40 square feet)
				  per student as necessary and adequate for the safe operation of the required
				  minimum equipment approved for the conducting of cosmetology or barber courses
				  of training. Space allotted to reception area, restrooms, lockers, vending
				  machines, cosmetic and wig displays, supply and storage and break room(s) are
				  not included in the 5' X 8' work area required for each student.
(B) The proposed building space plans shall
				  contain separate classroom setting large enough to accommodate at least fifteen
				  (15) students in one group, one (1) mannequin table, one (1) chalk or marker
				  board, three (3) manicure tables or one (1) narrow (18 inch) folding table
				  satisfactory for manicure practice.
(C) The proposed school plans shall contain a
				  facial and skin care room designed to provide maximum sanitation methods and
				  privacy to patrons.
(D) The space
				  plans must include break area and locker space (one locker per student) and
				  separate restroom facilities for male and female students.
(4)
Dispensary, drinking fountain,
				  school reception area, wall and floor covering requirements.
(A) A sanitary drinking fountain or water
				  cooler shall be provided, maintained and in good repair at all times.
(B) Each school shall have a dispensary room
				  equipped with a sink plumbed with hot and cold water.
(C) A school shall provide space for a
				  reception area with seating capacity of no less than ten (10)
				  persons.
(D) Interiors of schools
				  shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition, and in good repair.
(i) Floors in work areas (shampoo and styling
				  areas) shall be covered with hard, cleanable surface of vinyl, linoleum or
				  other impervious floor covering. Carpet is prohibited for use in school work
				  areas.
(ii) Walls and woodwork to a
				  height of five (5) feet shall be painted or covered with easily cleaned and
				  washable material.