Wisconsin Administrative Code › Cosmetology Examining Board › Chapter Cos 3 - Establishments And Inspections › Section Cos 3.01 - Establishment requirements

Current through June 24, 2024
(1) Cosmetology,
			 aesthetics, electrology, and manicuring shall not be practiced outside the
			 confines of a licensed establishment except as provided in ss.
			 Cos
			 2.045 and 2.046. Establishments, including floors,
			 walls, ceilings, furniture, equipment, tools, utensils and instruments, shall
			 at all times be in good repair and maintained in an orderly and sanitary
			 condition.
(3) If public drinking
			 facilities are provided, disposable drinking cups or a drinking fountain shall
			 be available.
(4) All floor
			 coverings in an establishment shall be kept in a clean, orderly and safe
			 condition. Loose hair shall be removed regularly and placed in a closed
			 container.
(5) A toilet room shall
			 not be used as a dispensary or for the providing of services.
(6) Establishments shall provide safe and
			 secure areas for storing, cleaning and disinfecting equipment. Poisonous
			 substances stored in public areas shall be locked in a cabinet or closet, with
			 the exception of over-the-counter products used for room deodorizing. These
			 products shall be kept in an elevated location out of the reach of
			 children.
(7) Plastic or metal
			 containers of adequate size shall be provided to store all soiled linen. All
			 soiled linen shall be properly cleaned in compliance with s.
			 Cos
			 4.02(6) or disposed of after
			 use.
(8) Establishments where
			 apprentices are trained shall provide equipment, supplies and products for all
			 cosmetology services.
(9) No
			 smoking shall be allowed in areas of an establishment where flammable products
			 or materials are being used or stored.
(10) Animals shall not be in an establishment
			 during business hours, except for service animals.
Note:
Section
				106.52(1)
				(fm), Stats., reads as follows: " `Service
				animal' means a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal that is individually
				trained or is being trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a
				person with a disability, including the work or task of guiding a person with
				impaired vision, alerting a person with impaired hearing to intruders or sound,
				providing minimal protection or rescue work, pulling a wheelchair, or fetching
				dropped items."
(11) Where
			 an establishment is located in the same building as a residence, the business
			 and living quarters shall be separate.
(12) Establishments shall provide a basin
			 which has hot and cold running water, and a chair which is designed for the
			 service to be provided. At least one basin shall be constructed and available
			 to permit licensees to wash their hands prior to serving each patron and
			 following removal of gloves. Establishments shall provide the equipment and
			 supplies necessary to perform services offered. Basins may be shared with other
			 establishments located on the same premises.
(13) The establishment license shall be
			 posted in the establishment.
(14)
			 All facilities shall be equipped with a ventilation system adequate to comply
			 with minimal occupational safety and health standards.
See section s.
				  SPS 364.0401 to
				  364.0404, Wisconsin administrative code.