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South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.200 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Section 61-111.200.204 - Issuance and Terms of License

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A license is issued by the Department and
				shall be posted in a conspicuous place in a public area within the
				facility.
B. The facility shall
				maintain a business address and telephone number at which the facility may be
				reached during business hours.
C.
				The issuance of a license does not guarantee adequacy of individual care,
				treatment, procedures and/or services, personal safety, fire safety, or the
				well-being of any client.
D. A
				license is not assignable or transferable and is subject to suspension or
				revocation at any time by the Department for the licensee's failure to comply
				with the laws and regulations of this state.
E. A license shall be effective for a
				specific facility, at a specific location(s), for a specified period following
				the date of issue as determined by the Department. Except for temporary
				locations, a license shall remain in effect until the facility is otherwise
				notified by the Department.
F.
				Mobile units shall have a permanent mailing address. Licenses for mobile units
				shall indicate the permanent mailing address and that the facility is mobile.
				Schedules of mobile unit locations shall be submitted to the Department three
				(3) months in advance and shall include written evidence that the mobile unit
				is in compliance with the location requirements of Section 202.C.
G. Temporary locations shall have a permanent
				mailing address. Licenses for temporary locations shall indicate the permanent
				mailing address and that the license is temporary for a specified number of
				work stations for a specified period of time.
H. Tattoo artists and tattoo artist trainees
				shall perform tattooing only in licensed facilities. (I)
I. Licensed facilities shall be allowed to
				continue utilizing the previously-licensed structure without building
				modification and shall comply with the remainder of the standards within this
				regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.200 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Section 61-111.200.205 - Licensing Fees

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Method of
				Payment. Licensing fees shall be made payable by check, credit card, or money
				order to the Department.
B. Fees
				include an initial and annual renewal fee of four hundred dollars ($400.00) for
				facilities with eight (8) or fewer work stations. Facilities with more than
				eight (8) work stations shall pay an additional fifty dollars ($50.00) for each
				additional work station. An additional amount may be charged if necessary to
				cover the cost of inspection or investigation.
C. Applicants for a new license shall pay an
				initial certification fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to determine compliance
				with Section 202.C. This certification fee is not applicable to applicants
				seeking licensure for mobile units.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.200 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Section 61-111.200.206 - Late Fee

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Failure to submit a renewal application or fee before the
				  license expiration date shall result in a late fee of twenty-five percent (25%)
				  of the licensing fee amount in addition to the licensing fee. Continual failure
				  to submit completed and accurate renewal applications and/or fees by the time
				  period specified by the Department may result in an enforcement
				  action.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.200 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Section 61-111.200.207 - License Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
To renew a license, an applicant shall file an application
				  with the Department and pay a licensing fee. If an application is denied, a
				  portion of the fee shall be refunded based upon the remaining months of the
				  licensure period, or seventy-five dollars ($75.00), whichever is greater.
				  Licenses for temporary locations shall not be renewed.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.200 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Section 61-111.200.208 - Change of License

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A licensee
				shall request issuance of a new or amended license by application to the
				Department prior to any of the following circumstances:
1. Change of ownership of the facility;
				or
2. Change in the number of work
				stations in the facility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.200 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Section 61-111.200.209 - Exceptions to Licensing Standards

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Department has the authority to make exceptions to these
				  standards when it is determined that the health, safety, and well-being of the
				  clients will not be compromised and provided the standard is not specifically
				  required by statute.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.300 - ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS › Section 61-111.300.301 - General

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Department shall utilize inspections, investigations,
				  consultations, and other pertinent documentation regarding a proposed or
				  licensed facility in order to enforce this regulation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.300 - ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS › Section 61-111.300.302 - Inspections and Investigations

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A.
				Inspections shall be conducted prior to initial licensing of a facility. The
				Department, at its own determination, may also conduct subsequent
				inspections.
B. All facilities are
				subject to inspection or investigation at any time without prior notice, by
				individuals authorized by the South Carolina Code of Laws.
C. Individuals authorized by the Department
				shall be granted access to all properties and areas, objects, and records at
				the time of the inspection. If photocopies are made for the Department
				inspector(s), they shall be used only for purposes of enforcement of
				regulations and confidentiality shall be maintained except to verify
				individuals in enforcement action proceedings. Physical area of inspections
				shall be determined by the extent to which there is potential impact or effect
				upon clients as determined by the inspector(s). (II)
D. A facility found noncompliant with the
				standards of this regulation or governing statute shall submit an acceptable
				written plan of correction to the Department that shall be signed by the
				administrator and returned by the date specified by the Department. The written
				plan of correction shall describe: (II)
1.
				The actions taken to correct each cited deficiency;
2. The actions taken to prevent recurrences,
				actual and similar; and
3. The
				actual or expected completion dates of those actions.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.400 - ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS › Section 61-111.400.401 - General

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
When the Department determines that a facility is in
				  violation of any statutory provision, rule, or regulation relating to the
				  operation or maintenance of a facility, the Department, upon proper notice to
				  the licensee, may impose a monetary penalty and/or deny, suspend, revoke, or
				  refuse to issue or renew a license.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.500 - POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Policies and
			 procedures addressing each section of this regulation regarding client
			 procedures or services, rights, infection control, the operation of the
			 facility, including emergency procedures in the event of an adverse reaction
			 shall be developed and implemented by the facility, and revised as appropriate
			 in order to accurately reflect actual facility operation. Facilities shall
			 establish a time-period for review of all policies and procedures. These
			 policies and procedures shall be accessible at all times and a hard copy shall
			 be available or be readily accessible electronically.
B. By application, the licensee agrees to
			 comply with all standards of this regulation. The policies and procedures shall
			 describe the means by which the facility shall ensure that the standards
			 described in this regulation are met.
C. Each facility shall conspicuously display
			 a clearly legible notice to clients informing them of any disqualification that
			 tattooing may confer upon a prospective blood donor according to the standards
			 of the American Association of Blood Banks. This notice shall also appear in
			 any informed consent or release form which a tattoo artist or trainee uses, and
			 shall be signed by the client, and contain, at a minimum, aftercare suggestions
			 for the specific tattoo site.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.600 - STAFF AND TRAINING › Section 61-111.600.601 - General (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A facility
				shall make appropriate staff in numbers and training available at the facility
				to provide appropriate, safe tattooing procedures to clients and meet the
				demands of effective emergency on-site action that may arise. Training and
				qualifications for the tasks each performs shall be in compliance with all
				professional standards and applicable federal and state laws and
				regulations.
B. A tattoo artist
				shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and shall not be under the
				influence of any drugs, alcohol, or other substance that would impair his or
				her ability to perform tattooing. (I)
C. All new staff members shall be oriented to
				acquaint them with the organization and environment of the facility, their
				specific duties and responsibilities, including the necessary training to
				perform the duties, and client needs.
D. The facility shall maintain accurate
				current information regarding all staff members of the facility, to include at
				least address, phone number, health, work, and training background, as well as
				current health and education information. The facility shall assign duties and
				responsibilities to all staff members in writing and in accordance with the
				individual's capability and training.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.600 - STAFF AND TRAINING › Section 61-111.600.602 - Administrator

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The licensee shall designate an individual to serve as
				  administrator. The administrator shall have the authority and responsibility
				  for the overall operation of the facility and is responsible for ensuring
				  compliance with these regulations. An individual shall be designated, in
				  writing, to act in the absence of the administrator. A facility tattoo artist
				  may also serve as the administrator.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.600 - STAFF AND TRAINING › Section 61-111.600.603 - Inservice Training (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				following training shall be provided by appropriate resources as approved by
				the Department to all tattoo artists in the context of their job duties and
				responsibilities prior to client contact and at a frequency determined by the
				facility, but at least annually:
1. OSHA
				standards in bloodborne pathogens;
2. Tattooing infection control;
3. American Red Cross First Aid
				certification, American Safety and Health Institute Certification, or
				certification from a program that meets or exceeds the certification standards
				of the Red Cross First Aid or the American Safety and Health Institute;
				and
4. Adult cardiopulmonary
				resuscitation (CPR). (American Red Cross or the American Heart
				Association).
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.600 - STAFF AND TRAINING › Section 61-111.600.604 - Health Status

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
No person infected with or a carrier of tuberculosis, or any
				  other condition which may be transmitted to clients in the facility, or having
				  boils, open or infected skin lesions shall have client contact.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.700 - REPORTING › Section 61-111.700.701 - Accidents and/or Incidents (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The facility shall report each accident
				and/or incident resulting in unexpected death or serious injury to the next of
				kin, responsible party, or emergency contact for each affected individual at
				the earliest practicable hour, not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours. The
				licensee shall notify the Department immediately, not to exceed twenty-four
				(24) hours, via telephone, email, facsimile, or other method as determined by
				the Department. The licensee shall submit a report of the licensee's
				investigation of the accident and/or incident to the Department within five (5)
				calendar days. Accidents and/or incidents requiring reporting include, but are
				not limited to,:
1. Actual or suspected abuse
				by staff;
2. Criminal event against
				client(s);
3. Those resulting in
				hospitalization;
4. Severe
				lacerations; and
5. Severe
				hematomas.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.700 - REPORTING › Section 61-111.700.702 - Fire and Disasters (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Department shall be notified immediately via telephone,
				  email, facsimile, or other method as determined by the Department regarding any
				  fire in the facility, or natural disaster, which jeopardizes the safety of any
				  persons in the facility, followed by a complete written report, to include fire
				  department reports, if any, to be submitted within a time period determined by
				  the facility, but not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours from the occurrence of
				  the fire or natural disaster.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.700 - REPORTING › Section 61-111.700.703 - Administrator Change (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The Department shall be notified in writing by the licensee
				  within ten (10) days of any change in administrator. The notice shall include
				  at a minimum the name of the newly-appointed individual and effective date of
				  the appointment.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.700 - REPORTING › Section 61-111.700.704 - Facility Closure

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. Prior to
				permanent closure of a facility, the licensee shall notify the Department in
				writing of the intent to close and the effective closure date. Within ten (10)
				days of closure, the facility shall notify the Department of the provisions for
				the maintenance of the facility records as required by regulation. On the date
				of closure, the current original license shall be returned to the
				Department.
B. In instances where a
				facility temporarily closes, the licensee shall notify the Department in
				writing within fifteen (15) days prior to temporary closure. In the event of
				temporary closure due to an emergency, the facility shall notify the Department
				in writing within twenty-four (24) hours of the closure. At a minimum this
				notification shall include, but not be limited to, the reason for the temporary
				closure, the manner in which the records are being stored, and the anticipated
				date for reopening. The Department shall consider, upon appropriate review, the
				necessity of inspecting and determining the applicability of current
				construction standards to the facility prior to its reopening. If the facility
				is closed for a period longer than one (1) year, and there is a desire to
				reopen, the facility shall reapply to the Department for licensure and shall be
				subject to all licensing requirements at the time of that application,
				including construction-related requirements for a new facility.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.800 - CLIENT RECORDS › Section 61-111.800.801 - Content (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The facility
				shall initiate and maintain a record for every individual who has undergone
				tattooing. The record shall contain sufficient documented information to
				identify the client and verify the procedure(s) performed. All entries shall be
				written legibly in ink or typed, signed and dated, and shall identify the
				author.
B. Specific entries and/or
				documentation shall include at a minimum:
1.
				Identification of the client including a means of verification of client's
				identity, such as a copy of the client's photo identification;
2. Explanation of client rights in accordance
				with Section 1000, as evidenced by the tattoo artist's and client's signature,
				including a signed informed consent in accordance with Section 1001;
3. Tattoo procedure performed, to include the
				site of the tattoo;
4. Procedures
				followed if an unexpected event occurs and emergency procedures taken if there
				is an adverse reaction;
5.
				Physician or other legally authorized healthcare provider signed statement that
				the tattoo procedure is not contraindicated in accordance with Section 900.G,
				if applicable; and
6. Emergency
				contact information for the client in case of emergency, including name,
				address, phone number, and other pertinent contact information.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.800 - CLIENT RECORDS › Section 61-111.800.802 - Record Maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				facility shall adequately produce, protect, and store client records.
B. Client records are confidential. Records
				containing protected or confidential information shall be made available only
				to authorized individuals in accordance with state and federal laws. The
				facility shall have a written policy designating the persons allowed to access
				confidential client information. (II)
C. The facility shall maintain client records
				for at least six (6) years following the release of the client. Other documents
				required by the regulation, such as endospore testing, shall be retained at
				least twelve (12) months or until the next Department inspection, whichever is
				longer, unless otherwise specified in this regulation. The facility shall
				determine the medium in which information is stored. The information shall be
				readily available to facility staff, as needed, and for Department inspections.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.900 - CLIENT PROCEDURES AND SERVICES (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A facility shall
			 only provide tattooing and shall not engage in any other retail business
			 including, but not limited to, the sale of goods or performing any form of body
			 piercing, other than tattooing. The sale of specific tattoo aftercare goods and
			 services is permitted.
B. A tattoo
			 artist shall verify by means of a picture identification that a client is at
			 least eighteen (18) years of age and shall not perform or offer to perform
			 tattooing upon a person under the age of eighteen (18).
C. The facility shall perform tattooing only
			 for those persons for which the facility can provide the appropriate
			 accommodations and services.
D.
			 Tattooing shall not be performed upon a person impaired by drugs or alcohol. A
			 person impaired by drugs or alcohol is considered incapable of consenting to
			 tattooing and incapable of understanding tattoo procedures and aftercare
			 suggestions.
E. Tattooing shall not
			 be performed on skin surfaces having rash, pimples, boils, keloids, sunburn,
			 open lesions, infections, or that manifest any evidence of unhealthy
			 conditions.
F. A tattoo artist
			 shall not tattoo any part of the head, face, or neck of another
			 person.
G. Prior to performing a
			 procedure on a client, the tattoo artist shall obtain information from the
			 client regarding any existing condition(s) that could affect the healing
			 process, such as allergies to medications, tattoo dyes or inks, or to latex, or
			 taking medications such as anticoagulants that thin the blood and/or interfere
			 with blood clotting. If a client indicates the presence of such a condition,
			 the facility shall obtain documentation from a physician or other legally
			 authorized healthcare provider that the procedure is not contraindicated prior
			 to the tattooing procedure.
H.
			 Inks, dyes or pigments used in tattooing shall be nontoxic, obtained from a
			 commercial supplier or manufacturer and specifically manufactured for
			 tattooing, and shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
			 standard professional practice. Products banned or restricted by the Food and
			 Drug Administration (FDA) shall not be used.
I. The facility shall provide aftercare
			 recommendations to the client to include but not be limited to:
1. Instructions for care following
			 service;
2. Possible side
			 effects;
3. Restrictions;
			 and
4. Infection control
			 information.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1000 - CLIENT RIGHTS › Section 61-111.1000.1001 - Informed Consent (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. The
				facility shall inform the client of the potential for any risks, and/or adverse
				effects or consequences regarding the tattoo procedure(s) to be performed. In
				all instances of tattooing, the client must voluntarily choose, in writing, to
				receive the procedure.
B. The
				informed consent process shall include information relating to disqualification
				that tattooing may confer upon a prospective blood donor in accordance with
				Section 500.C.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1000 - CLIENT RIGHTS › Section 61-111.1000.1002 - Grievances and Complaints (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The facility shall inform the client or responsible party in
				  writing of the grievance procedure should the client consider one or more of
				  his or her rights violated. The facility shall include the address and phone
				  number of the Department in the grievance procedure.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1000 - CLIENT RIGHTS › Section 61-111.1000.1003 - Procedures and Charges

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Tattooing procedures performed by the facility and the
				  charges for such procedures, whether a flat fee or hourly rate, shall be stated
				  in writing, and the client shall be made aware of such charges and procedures
				  as verified by his or her signature, prior to the procedure. For facilities
				  charging an hourly rate, it is acceptable to have the hourly rate in writing as
				  opposed to a total fee.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1100 - MAINTENANCE (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A facility shall
			 keep the structure, component parts, amenities, and equipment in good repair
			 and operating condition to perform the functions for which they were
			 designed.
B. The physical plant
			 shall be maintained free of fire hazards or impediments to fire prevention. (I)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1201 - Staff Practices (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Staff practices shall promote conditions that prevent the
				  spread of infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases and provide for the
				  proper disposal of toxic and hazardous substances and for the sanitization of
				  surfaces with an appropriate sanitizing solution. These preventive measures or
				  practices shall be in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines of
				  the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), for example, the
				  Bloodborne Pathogens Standards; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
				  Regulation Regulation
				  61-105, Infectious Waste
				  Management; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and
				  regulations.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1202 - Hepatitis B Vaccination (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A.
				All tattoo artists shall have the hepatitis B vaccination series unless the
				vaccine is contraindicated or an individual is offered the series and declines.
				In either case, the decision shall be documented.
B. Each tattoo artist who elects to have the
				series shall have completed the initial dose of the three (3) dose series
				within thirty (30) days of employment.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1203 - Infection Control (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A. A
				tattoo artist shall utilize the following infection control measures:
1. Before and after each tattoo procedure,
				wash his or her hands thoroughly for a minimum of twenty (20) seconds with
				water and a liquid germicidal solution, used in accordance with the
				manufacturer's directions, and dried with single-use disposable paper towels or
				electric air dryer;
2. When
				necessary to perform a procedure on individuals who must undergo shaving of
				hair, utilize a single-use disposable razor;
3. The site of the tattoo shall be cleaned in
				a sterile surgical manner with a liquid germicidal solution approved by the
				Department and used in accordance with the manufacturer's direction and then
				swabbed with a disinfectant before tattooing;
4. Utilize single-use sterile disposable
				gloves when setting up equipment and performing procedures on a client and
				immediately replace upon notice of a tear, any contamination, or other
				defect;
5. Prior to any direct
				contact with the client, place in a sterile manner all sterile instruments and
				sterile tattoo items on a sterile disposable towel or drape to be used as a
				single sterile field throughout the procedure;
6. When conducting a procedure, use
				single-use disposable needles and injection equipment which are designated and
				sterilely packaged as single-use only; these needles and injection equipment
				shall not be cleaned or reused in any manner on another client;
7. Re-gloving with single-use sterile
				disposable surgical gloves must occur prior to initiation of the procedure,
				which is to be performed using aseptic techniques. Any contamination of the
				instruments or field shall immediately result in cessation of the procedure and
				nonuse of sterilized equipment until re-sterilized;
8. At all times when preparing the skin and
				while applying the actual tattoo, the tattoo artist shall wear single-use
				sterile disposable surgical gloves, which must be discarded upon completion of
				the tattoo;
9. After use, all
				single-use needles, razors, and other sharps shall be immediately disposed of
				in approved sharps containers; these used containers shall be labeled with the
				Universal Biohazard Symbol and the word "biohazard" and be disposed of in a
				manner prescribed by the Department; and
10. The work station shall be supplied with
				an adequate supply of paper or plastic barrier film to protect equipment and
				any other item that must be protected to prevent cross-contamination.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1204 - Sterilization of Equipment (I)

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A.
				All used equipment intended for reuse, such as tubes or grips, shall be
				properly scrubbed clean of visible materials and soaked for a minimum of twenty
				(20) minutes in a liquid germicidal solution approved by the Department, which
				shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's direction. The equipment
				shall then be immediately placed in a mechanical ultrasonic cleanser for at
				least twenty-five (25) minutes prior to being re-sterilized by autoclave. The
				ultrasonic cleanser shall be clearly labeled as "biohazardous" and shall be
				located as far as possible from the autoclave within the disinfection or
				sterilization area.
B. A facility
				utilizing single-use or disposable equipment and/or instruments shall not be
				required to re-sterilize by autoclave those single-use and/or disposable items
				provided they are utilized and disposed of in accordance with the
				manufacturer's direction and not reused in any manner on another
				client.
C. Facilities shall
				properly package and sterilize by autoclave those instruments, equipment, and
				other tattoo items other than inks and electrical instruments that are not
				single-use or disposable, shall include a sterile indicator, and shall include
				a label with the date of sterilization. Sterile items shall not be used if the
				package integrity has been breached.
D. Each facility shall keep a current written
				log for the previous two (2) years of autoclave use, including, but not limited
				to, the date and time of use and results of sterilization spore test strip
				tests.
E. The effectiveness of the
				autoclave in killing bacterial endospores shall be tested at least once each
				month.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1205 - Housekeeping (II)

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The interior and exterior of the facility shall be
				  uncluttered, clean, free of safety hazards, and free of vermin and offensive
				  odors.
A. Interior housekeeping of the
				facility shall, at a minimum, include:
1.
				Cleaning each specific area of the facility;
2. Cleaning and disinfection, as needed, of
				equipment and supplies used and/or maintained in each area, appropriate to the
				area and purpose or use of the equipment or supplies; and
3. Safe storage and use of chemicals
				indicated as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and supplies in
				cabinets or well-lighted closets and/or rooms, inaccessible to
				clients.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1206 - Refuse Disposal

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A. A
				facility shall deposit all garbage and refuse in suitable watertight
				containers. A facility shall dispose of rubbish and garbage in accordance with
				local requirements.
B. A facility
				shall cover and store refuse containers outside on an approved platform
				constructed of concrete, wood, or asphalt and secured in such a manner so as to
				prevent overturning by animals, the entrance of flies, or the creation of a
				nuisance. A facility shall thoroughly clean garbage and trash containers as
				necessary to prevent the creation of a nuisance.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1200 - INFECTION CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENT › Section 61-111.1200.1207 - Infectious Waste (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Accumulated waste, including all contaminated sharps,
				  dressings, pathological, and/or similar infectious waste, shall be disposed of
				  in a manner compliant with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards and
				  R.61-105.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1300 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES › Section 61-111.1300.1301 - Emergency Call Numbers (I)

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A facility shall post emergency call data in a conspicuous
				  place and shall include at least the telephone numbers of fire and police
				  departments, ambulance service, and the poison control center. Other emergency
				  call information shall be available, to include the names, addresses, and
				  telephone numbers of staff members to be notified in case of
				  emergency.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1300 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES › Section 61-111.1300.1302 - Medical Emergencies (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Medical emergencies shall be managed in a manner to ensure
				  the health, safety and well-being of clients and staff.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1400 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION › Section 61-111.1400.1401 - Arrangements for Fire Department Response (I)

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Facilities located outside of a service area or range of a
				  public fire department shall arrange, by written agreement, for the nearest
				  fire department to respond in case of fire. A copy of the agreement shall be
				  kept on file in the facility and a copy shall be forwarded to the Department.
				  If the agreement is changed, a copy shall be forwarded to the
				  Department.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1400 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION › Section 61-111.1400.1402 - Inspections (I)

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A facility shall maintain and test fire protection systems in
				  accordance with the applicable provisions of the codes officially adopted by
				  the South Carolina State Fire Marshal.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1400 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION › Section 61-111.1400.1403 - Fire Response Training (I)

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A. A facility shall provide fire response
				training for each staff member within forty-eight (48) hours of his or her
				first day of employment in the facility and at least annually thereafter. A new
				facility seeking initial licensing shall provide the Department with evidence
				of fire response training for each staff member prior to the initial licensing
				inspection. Fire response training shall address, at a minimum, the following:
1. Fire plan, including the training of staff
				members;
2. Reporting a
				fire;
3. Use of the fire alarm
				system, if applicable;
4. Location
				and use of fire-fighting equipment;
5. Methods of fire containment;
6. Specific responsibilities, tasks, and/or
				duties of each staff member; and
7.
				Fire evacuation plan, including routes and procedures.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1500 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION › Section 61-111.1500.1501 - General (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A facility shall be planned, designed, and equipped to
				  provide and promote the health, safety, and well-being of each
				  client.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1500 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION › Section 61-111.1500.1502 - Adopted Codes and Standards (II)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Facility design and construction shall comply with applicable
				  provisions of this regulation and the codes officially adopted by the South
				  Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State Fire
				  Marshal.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1600 - FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS › Section 61-111.1600.1601 - General (II)

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A. A facility
				shall include an area for the purpose of disinfecting and sterilization of
				equipment that shall be physically separate from the area used for tattoo
				procedures to avoid cross-contamination of equipment. These areas shall be
				separated from each other and from waiting clients by a door, divider, or wall.
				A facility shall not store or otherwise keep supplies or equipment not utilized
				for disinfection or sterilization in this area.
B. All rooms shall have sufficient
				ventilation to keep them free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors,
				obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
C. Adequate potable water for the needs of
				the facility shall be provided from an approved source and shall be available
				and accessible to clients.
D.
				Adequate artificial lighting shall be provided in the procedure rooms and
				disinfection or sterilization areas.
E. Emergency electrical service shall be
				provided for work station lighting, corridor egress, and exit sign
				lighting.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1600 - FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS › Section 61-111.1600.1602 - Work Stations

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A. The
				work station shall be sized to accommodate necessary equipment or supplies,
				staff, and procedure table, but not less than sixty-four (64) square feet of
				floor space, exclusive of fixed cabinets or shelves. The work station shall be
				utilized exclusively for tattooing. Multiple work stations shall be separated
				by dividers, curtains, walls, or partitions measuring at least four (4) feet in
				height.
1. Wall and floor surfaces of the
				work stations and disinfection or sterilization rooms shall be nonporous and
				easily cleanable.
2. A separate,
				properly identified sink, with hot and cold running water, used for
				disinfection practices only shall be located in the disinfection or
				sterilization area.
3. At least one
				(1) sink, with hot and cold running water, shall be provided for every five (5)
				work stations for hand washing. There shall be a wall-mounted single-use paper
				dispenser or electric air dryer adjacent to each sink. Restroom sinks are
				included in this calculation.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1600 - FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS › Section 61-111.1600.1603 - Supplies and Medications

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A. A
				standard first aid kit or equivalent first aid supplies shall be readily
				accessible in the facility and shall contain at a minimum:
1. 4" X 4" gauze pads;
2. Benzalkonium swabs;
3. 2" X 2" gauze pads;
4. Gauze roller bandage;
5. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) mouth
				barrier device; and
6. Eyewash
				solution.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1600 - FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS › Section 61-111.1600.1604 - Restrooms (II)

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A. There shall be
				an appropriate number of restrooms in the facility, to accommodate clients,
				staff, and visitors. The minimum requirement is one (1) toilet fixture for
				every five (5) tattoo work stations.
B. The restrooms shall be accessible during
				all operating hours of the facility.
C. A restroom(s) shall be equipped with at
				least one (1) toilet fixture, toilet paper installed in a holder, a sink
				supplied with hot and cold running water, liquid or granulated soap, single-use
				disposable paper towels or electric air dryer, and a covered waste receptacle.
				Equipment and supplies used in the course of tattoo procedures or disinfection
				and sterilization procedures shall not be stored or utilized in the
				restroom.
D. Restroom floor areas
				shall be no less than fifteen (15) square feet.
E. There shall be at least one (1) sink for
				every two (2) toilet fixtures located within a restroom.
F. Privacy shall be provided at toilet
				fixtures and urinals.
G. Restrooms
				for persons with disabilities shall be provided as required by codes whether or
				not any of the staff or clients are disabled.
H. All restroom floors shall be entirely
				covered with an approved nonabsorbent covering. Walls shall be nonabsorbent,
				washable surfaces to the highest level of splash.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1600 - FACILITY ACCOMMODATIONS › Section 61-111.1600.1605 - Location

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A. Transportation.
				The facility shall be served by roads that are passable at all times and are
				adequate for the volume of expected traffic.
B. Parking. The facility shall have a parking
				area to reasonably satisfy the needs of clients, staff members, and
				visitors.
C. Access to firefighting
				equipment. Facilities shall maintain adequate access to and around the
				building(s) for firefighting equipment. (I)
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1700 - FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS › Section 61-111.1700.1701 - Firefighting Equipment (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
Firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, standpipes
				  and automatic sprinklers shall be provided as required by the applicable codes
				  in Section 1502.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1700 - FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS › Section 61-111.1700.1702 - Flammable Liquids (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
The storage and handling of flammable liquids shall be in
				  accordance with the applicable codes in Section 1502.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1700 - FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS › Section 61-111.1700.1703 - Furnishings and Equipment (I)

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
A.
				The physical plant shall be maintained free of fire hazards and impediments to
				fire prevention.
B. No portable
				electric or unvented fuel heaters shall be permitted at the facility.
C. Wastebaskets, window dressings, portable
				partitions and dividers, cubicle curtains, mattresses, and pillows shall be
				noncombustible, inherently flame-resistant, or treated or maintained
				flame-resistant. Window blinds shall not require flame treatments or
				documentation thereof.
South Carolina Code of Regulations › Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL › Subchapter 61-111 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING TATTOO FACILITIES › Sec2 61-111.1800 - MOBILE UNITS AND TEMPORARY LOCATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 6, June 28, 2024
All mobile units and temporary locations shall meet the
				standards of this regulation. Mobile units shall meet the standards of the
				state, federal, and local departments of transportation for the permitting and
				safe operation of the unit. Mobile units and temporary locations shall not be
				located within one thousand (1,000) feet of a church, school, or playground in
				accordance with Section 202.C.