20:39:02:01.  Physical plant infection control requirements. Each barber shop and barber school shall observe the following infection control requirements in its physical plant:

          (1)  The buildings and quarters must at all times be kept clean, well painted, adequately ventilated, and amply lighted;

          (2)  The floors shall be maintained in good repair and be either tiled or covered with linoleum or comparable floor covering;

          (3)  All barber chairs shall be maintained in sound mechanical condition. Upholstery of the chair may not be ripped or otherwise opened to expose the material inside. The chairs must be placed center to center, and each chair must occupy at least 35 square feet of floor space.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 46 SDR 64, effective November 25, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-14-9.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-14-9.

          20:39:02:02.  Equipment and infection control requirements. Each barber shop and barber school shall be equipped with the following equipment:

          (1)  One wet disinfectant and one dry cabinet disinfectant for each barber chair, together with the compounds generally associated with their use;

          (2)  One mirror for each barber chair, not less than 30 inches in diameter;

          (3)  In a barber shop, one properly working sink for each two barber chairs; and

          (4)  If hair brushes are used, there shall be a minimum of four brushes per barber chair. Hair brushes shall be cleaned and disinfected after each customer use.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 46 SDR 64, effective November 25, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-14-9.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-14-9.

          20:39:02:03.  Required infection control practices for barber shops and barber schools. Each barber shop and barber school shall observe the following infection control practices:

          (1)  Chairs, walls, floors, and windows shall be kept clean at all times. Barber chairs shall be cleaned by wiping each day. Sinks must be cleaned and disinfected, if used, after each customer. Mirrors shall be washed at least once each business day;

          (2)  Items that cannot be disinfected are considered single-use, and must be disposed of immediately after use in a closed waste container;

          (3)  Multi-use items must be thoroughly washed in soap and hot water, rinsed with clean warm water, and disinfected according to disinfectant manufacturer instructions. Contact points of all non-immersable equipment and metal implements must be disinfected by wiping or spraying with a board-approved disinfectant. After being disinfected multi-use items must be stored in clean, closed, and labeled containers between use. The use of any multi-use article, tool, or product which cannot be cleaned and disinfected is prohibited; and

          (4)  For blood exposure involving a client or licensee, the following steps must be followed:

               (a)  If the client is bleeding: Stop service; put gloves on; if appropriate, assist client to sink and rinse the injured area under running water; pat dry with a new, clean, disposable towel; offer or apply antiseptic and an adhesive bandage; place all single-use items in a bag and place in a trash receptacle; remove all implements from station and properly clean and disinfect the implements; clean and disinfect work area; remove and dispose of gloves; wash hands; return to service;

               (b)  If the licensee is bleeding: Stop service; explain the situation and excuse yourself from service; if appropriate, rinse injured area under running water; pat dry with a new, clean, disposable towel; apply antiseptic and an adhesive bandage; put gloves on; place all single-use items in a bag and place in a trash receptacle; remove all implements from the work area and properly clean and disinfect the implements; clean and disinfect work area; remove and dispose of gloves; wash hands; if necessary, cover injured area with a protective finger cot or new glove; return to service.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 46 SDR 64, effective November 25, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-14-9.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-14-9.

          20:39:02:04.  Practices prohibited in barber shops and barber schools. A barber or barber school student may not engage in any of the following practices:

          (1)  Allowing the use of the head rest of any barber chair under the control of the barber or barber school student unless the head rest is covered by a towel that has been washed since its last use or by a clean, new paper;

          (2)  Knowingly servicing a person afflicted with a contagious or infectious disease; or

          (3)  Allowing the use or possession on the work premises of styptic pencils, lump alum, or powder puffs.

          Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 44 SDR 76, effective November 1, 2017; 46 SDR 64, effective November 25, 2019.

          General Authority: SDCL 36-14-9.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 36-14-9.