SPS 221.14(2)(a)(a) Equipment requiring sterilization shall be pressure-sterilized at the establishment in an autoclave and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
SPS 221.14(2)(b)
(b) Each batch of sterilized equipment shall be monitored for sterilization by use of heat-sensitive indicators capable of indicating approximate time and temperature achieved.
SPS 221.14(2)(c)
(c) Autoclaves shall be spore-tested at least monthly. Spore kill test effectiveness shall be conducted by an independent laboratory.
SPS 221.14(2)(d)
(d) Sterilized equipment shall be wrapped or covered and stored in a manner which will ensure that it will remain sterile until used.
SPS 221.14(2)(e)
(e) Each tattoo or body-piercing establishment shall maintain sterilization records including spore tests for at least one year from the date of the last entry, which shall include the following information:
SPS 221.14(2)(f)
(f) Sterilized equipment shall be re-sterilized if the package is opened, damaged or becomes wet.
SPS 221.14(2)(g)
(g) All methods of sterilization other than autoclaving are prohibited.
SPS 221.14 History
History:
Cr.
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 173.09
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
SPS 221.15
SPS 221.15
Preparation and care of site. SPS 221.15(1)
(1)
Preparation by practitioner. Before beginning a procedure, the tattooist or body piercer shall clean the skin area for the tattooing or piercing and then prepare it with an antiseptic. The solution shall be applied with cotton, gauze or single-use toweling.
SPS 221.15(2)
(2) Care instructions for patron. After completing a procedure, the tattooist or body-piercer shall provide the patron with oral and written instructions on the care of the tattoo or pierce.
SPS 221.15 History
History:
Cr.
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 173.10
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
SPS 221.16
SPS 221.16
Temporary establishments. In addition to requirements under
ss. SPS 221.01 to
221.15 that apply to all establishments, the following requirements apply specifically to temporary establishments:
SPS 221.16(1)(a)(a) No temporary establishment may be operated without a license granted by the department or its agent. Application for a temporary license shall be made under
s. SPS 221.04 (1).
SPS 221.16(1)(b)
(b) No temporary license may be issued without a prior inspection.
SPS 221.16(1)(c)
(c) A temporary establishment's license along with the license of each on-staff tattooist or body piercer shall be conspicuously displayed in the temporary establishment.
SPS 221.16(1)(d)
(d) An operator of a temporary establishment whom the department or its agent has found to repeatedly violate any provision of this chapter may be denied a license to operate the establishment or may have the license revoked.
SPS 221.16(2)
(2) Water. A temporary establishment shall have all of the following:
SPS 221.16 History
History:
Cr.
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 173.11, am. (intro.)
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction made in (1) (a) under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637; correction in (intro.), (1) (a) under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2015 No. 720.
SPS 221.17
SPS 221.17
State fees. Pursuant to s.
463.16 (9), Stats., a local health department serving as an agent of the department for purposes of administering this chapter shall include a state fee in each fee the agent establishes for a license issued under this chapter. The state fee shall be 10% of the department's license fee established under
s. SPS 221.05 (2) (b) 1., and shall be forwarded to the department.
SPS 221.17 History
History:
Cr.
Register, July, 1998, No. 511, eff. 8-1-98;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 173.13 and am.
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register December 2015 No. 720.
