§ 9.04.110. Operation procedures for establishments body piercers.

A.

Sanitary Procedures.

1.

Before procedure, qualified body piercers shall complete all business transactions.

2.

Before procedure, qualified body piercers shall obtain consent forms and provide a copy to the client.

B.

Regarding Piercer's Jewelry.

1.

Before procedure, both client and piercer shall select appropriate size and quality of jewelry.

2.

Appropriate jewelry is made of implant grade, high quality surgical stainless steel (3161.vm series) solid 14k niobium, titanium, platinum. Appropriate jewelry has no nicks, scratches, or irregular surfaces which may endanger the body tissue.

3.

Ear studs or earring wire are not appropriate jewelry for other body parts and must not be used by piercers.

C.

Hand Washing Procedures. Before working on each patron, the body piercer shall:

1.

Inspect hands for small cuts and abrasions;

2.

Refrain from body piercing or handling equipment if they have open sores, weeping dermatitis or lesions on hands or arms until the condition has cleared;

3.

Refrain from body piercing until the condition has cleared, if they have a cold, flu or other communicable disease;

4.

Wash hands, wrists and up to elbows with antibacterial solution;

5.

Dry hands thoroughly with single use disposable towel, such as a paper towel;

6.

Put on medical grade latex, vinyl, or hypoallergenic gloves.

(C.O.98-140 § 1 (part))