§ 9.04.070. General rules and regulations regarding body piercing.

A.

No minors shall receive body piercing, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has signed a consent form.

B.

No piercing of animals shall be allowed in piercing establishment.

C.

Pre-procedural consultation to discuss body piercing and the health risks associated with it shall be required with each client. An informed consent form shall be signed by each client. Clients shall be given a copy of the consent form and a copy shall be kept on file by the establishment. Clients with medical conditions such as hemophilia, which may be exacerbated by piercing procedures, shall be advised to first consult with their private physicians.

D.

Clients who are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs shall not receive a body piercing.

E.

Reserved.

F.

Piercing of genitalia is not allowed.

G.

Oral piercing is limited to the tongue, lips and facial areas. Internal piercings, such as on the uvula are not allowed.

H.

Clients must receive verbal and written instructions on post-procedure care and on the signs and symptoms of infection.

I.

Infections and adverse reactions of any kind shall be reported to the Revere board of health within twenty-four hours and the client referred to a physician for an examination.

J.

EPA-approved disinfectants must be used to disinfect the surface of the skin in the area to be pierced, prior to piercing.

K.

Qualified body piercers who receive needle stick injuries and/or any potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens on the job shall follow OSHA laws on the reporting and follow-up on needle stick injuries. OSHA guidelines shall be posted in employee area

(Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910 1030-f).

L.

All piercing studios shall offer free Hepatitis vaccination series to their employees as required by OSHA regulations.

(C.O.98-140 § 1 (part))