(a) Before a permit to operate a tattoo establishment is granted, the local health department or its duly authorized agent shall inspect the premises in which the business is to be conducted. If the condition of the premises or its equipment does not conform to the requirements of this part, the local health department shall refuse to issue a permit. If the tattoo establishment conforms to the requirements of this part, the local health department or its duly authorized agent shall issue the permit requested.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 62-38-203

  • Antibacterial solution: means any solution used to retard the growth of bacteria approved for application to human skin and includes all products so labeled. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Department: means the department of health. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Permit: means the issuance of a permit to a tattoo studio or establishment. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Sanitary: means clean and free of agents of infection. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Single use: means an item is used one (1) time on one (1) client and then is properly disposed of by appropriate measures. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Sterilization: means holding in an autoclave for fifteen (15) minutes, at fifteen pounds (15 lbs. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Tattoo: means any method of placing designs, letters, figures, symbols, cosmetics or any other marks under the skin of a person with ink or color by the aid of needles or instruments. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
  • Tattoo studio: means any room or space where tattooing is practiced or where the service of tattooing is conducted. See Tennessee Code 62-38-201
(b) Each studio where tattoos are administered shall provide a work area separate from any observers present. No smoking or eating shall take place in the tattoo work area. Clients shall be tattooed only while in the tattoo work area.
(c) Adequate restroom facilities for clients and operators shall be provided within each studio.
(d) A sink with hot and cold running water for handwashing and sterilization, other than a bathroom sink, shall be provided. Sinks shall be equipped with an antibacterial solution and single use towels.
(e) All waste products shall be disposed of in accordance with universal precaution guidelines. All needles or other sharp instruments shall be segregated from other wastes and placed in an approved sharps container.
(f) All furniture and fixtures necessary to the practice of tattooing shall be provided and constructed to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitation. Adequate lighting and ventilation shall be provided in the tattoo studio. Equipment necessary to provide for proper aseptic techniques and sterilization shall be provided, including an autoclave in good repair. Floors, ceilings, walls and restrooms shall be maintained in a sanitary condition. The studio and equipment shall be maintained in good repair and the premises shall be kept clean, neat and free of litter and rubbish.
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