District of Columbia Administrative Code

802 CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION ─ FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND CABINETS 802.1 Whenever evidence of significant water/moisture intrusion from any source if found within or on the walls, ceilings, attic spaces, crawl spaces, floors, carpeted surfaces, ventilation ducts, insulation,…

803 CLEANABILITY ─ FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED 803.1 The floors in a massage establishment or health spa facility in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one…

804 CLEANABILITY ─ FLOOR CARPETING, RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION 804.1 A floor covering such as carpeting or similar material shall not be installed as a floor covering in toilet room areas where handwashing sinks, toilets, or urinals are located, refuse storage rooms, or other …

805 CLEANABILITY ─ FLOOR COVERING, MATS AND DUCKBOARDS 805.1 The licensee, manager, or massage therapist shall inspect the premises prior to each consumer’s use to ensure that the floors are dry. 805.2 Non-absorbent and non-carpeted flooring or rubber or impervious mats shall be …

806 CLEANABILITY ─ FLOORS, WALL AND CEILING COVERINGS, AND COATINGS 806.1 All walls, ceilings, doors, windows, skylights, other closures, fixtures and decorative material shall be kept clean and in good repair. 806.2 The walls of massage therapy rooms, bathrooms, restroom, locker…

807 CLEANABILITY AND EXPOSURE ─ FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS ATTACHMENTS, STUDS, JOISTS, AND RAFTERS 807.1 To facilitate cleaning, floors, workrooms, and passageways shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary holes and openings. 807.2 Except …

808 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, FLOOR 808.1 The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 808.3 Every floor and floor covering, such as carpet, shall be kept clean and in good repair, sanitized or replaced so that it does not become a hazard to healt…

809 PHYSICAL FACILTIES ─ MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC AREAS 809.1 All public areas of a massage establishment or health spa facility, such as the lobbies, and merchandising and retail areas must be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner, free of litter, rubbish, and nuisances. Source: …

810 PHYSICAL FACILTIES ─ MAINTENANCE, CLEANING OF MASSAGE THERAPY ROOMS 810.1 Once a customer is dressed or has moved on to use other massage establishment or health spa amenities, the massage therapy room shall be prepared for the customer as follows: (a) All used linens and gar…

811 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ LIGHTING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES 811.1 All rooms of a massage establishment or health spa facility shall have at least one (1) electrical source of light. Lighting luminaries and fixtures may be of incandescent, fluorescent, or high density discharge type…

812 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ SMOKE ALARMS 812.1 Each distinct area of a massage establishment or health spa facility separated by a doorway, whether or not a door is currently present, shall be equipped with at least one (1) working smoke alarm which is installed, maintained, and te…

813 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ HEATING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS 813.1 All bathrooms, restrooms, locker rooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms shall be adequately ventilated so that excessive moisture is removed from the room. Acceptable ventilation includes mechanical exhaust ventilati…

814 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ CLEANABILITY, SANITIZATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DRESSING ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, AND TOILET FACILITIES 814.1 All massage establishments or health spa facilities shall be equipped with dressing rooms and toilet facilities, which include a water closet and hand…

815 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ EMPLOYEE ACCOMMODATIONS, DESIGNATED AREAS 815.1 Areas designated for employees use shall be located so that equipment, devices, fixtures, linens, furnishings, garments, or other supplies are protected from contamination. 815.2 Lockers or other suitable f…

816 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ OUTDOOR AREAS, SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS 816.1 Outdoor walking and driving areas shall be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, or gravel, or other materials that have been effectively treated to minimize dust, facilitate maintenance, and prevent muddy conditio…

817 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ MAINTAINING PREMISES, UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER 817.1 The grounds surrounding a massage establishment or health spa facility under the control of the licensee shall be kept in a condition that will protect against the contamination of equipment, devic…

818 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ CLEANING VENTILATION SYSTEMS, NUISANCE, AND DISCHARGE PROHIBITION 818.1 Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. 818.2 If vented to the outside, ventil…

819 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ CLEANING OF PLUMBING FIXTURES 819.1 Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and well-maintained. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTH…

820 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ CLEANING FREQUENCY, STORING MAINTENANCE TOOLS, AND DRYING MOPS 820.1 The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 820.2 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items shall be: (a) Stored …

821 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ CONTROLLING PESTS* 821 .1 The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: (a) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of supplies, and laundered linen and garments; (b) Routinely inspec…

822 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ REMOVING DEAD OR TRAPPED BIRDS, INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS 822.1 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition or the …

823 PHYSICAL FACILITIES ─ PROHIBITING ANIMALS* 823.1 Patrol dogs accompanying police or security officers and sentry dogs running loose in outside fenced areas or service animals providing assistance to individuals with physical handicaps may be allowed in a massage establishment…

900 REFUSE ─ INDOOR STORAGE AREA 900.1 If located within a massage establishment or health spa facility, storage areas for refuse shall meet the requirements specified in section 906. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section …

901 REFUSE ─ OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE 901.1 An outdoor storage surface for refuse shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHO…

902 REFUSE ─ OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE 902.1 If used, an outdoor enclosure for refuse shall be constructed of durable and cleanable materials. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 4902 of the Department of Health Functions Clarif…

903 REFUSE ─ RECEPTACLES 903.1 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse and for use with materials containing food residue shall be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, nonabsorbent and maintained in good repair. 903.2 Plastic bags and wet strength …

904 REFUSE ─ OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES 904.1 Receptacles and waste handling units used outside the massage establishment or health spa facility shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. 904.2 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse such as …

905 REFUSE ─ STORAGE AREAS, RECEPTACLES, AND COVERING 905.1 An inside storage room and area, outside storage area and enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold the refuse that accumulate. 905.2 A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the massage es…

906 REFUSE ─ STORAGE AREAS, RECEPTACLES, AND LOCATION 906.1 Refuse shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. 906.2 An area designated for refuse shall be located so that a public health hazard or nuisance is not c…

907 REFUSE ─ AREAS, ENCLOSURES, AND RECEPTACLES, GOOD REPAIR 907.1 Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse shall be maintained in good repair. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975 (October 9, 2009). AUTHORITY: DC-DCMR Section 4902 of the Department of H…

908 REFUSE ─ OUTSIDE STORAGE PROHIBITIONS 908.1 Except as specified in section 908.2, refuse receptacles not meeting the requirements specified in section 903, such as receptacles that are not rodent-resistant, unprotected plastic bags and paper bags shall not be stored outside. …

909 REFUSE ─ REMOVAL FREQUENCY 909.1 Refuse shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents and that protects against contamination of equipment, devices, f…

910 REFUSE ─ CLEANING RECEPTACLES, IMPLEMENTS, AND SUPPLIES 910.1 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse shall be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate equipment, devices, fixtures, linens, furnishings, garments, or other supplies; and waste water shall b…

911 REFUSE ─ REMOVAL RECEPTACLES OR VEHICLES 911.1 Refuse shall be removed from the premises by way of: (a) Portable receptacles that meet District law; or (b) A transport vehicle that is maintained and operated according to District law. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 …

9900 GENERAL PROVISIONS 9900.1 The terms and phrases used in this title shall have the meanings set forth in this Chapter, unless the text or context of the particular chapter, section, subsection, or paragraph provides otherwise. Source: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 7975…

9901 DEFINITIONS Acupressure – a method of stimulating acupuncture points by use of the hands or other instrument without piercing the skin. Ancillary employees – all employees of a massage establishment or health spa facility including independent contractors (except the manager…

100 TITLE ─ BARBER, COSMETOLOGY, AND PERSONAL GROOMING FACILITIES REGULATIONS (BARBER SHOPS, BEAUTY SHOPS, AND NAIL SALONS) 100.1 These provisions shall be known as the Barber, Cosmetology, and Personal Grooming Facilities Regulations (Barber Shops, Beauty Shops, and Nail Salons)…

101 INTENT ─ SAFETY 101.1 The purpose of this Subtitle is to prevent disease, sanitary nuisances, and accidents that threaten or impair the public’s health and safety, and to prevent any modifications that result in unsanitary operations or danger to public health or safety. 101.…

102 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND DISTRICT LAWS (Critical Section) 102.1 The following District and federal laws and regulations shall apply to barber, cosmetology, and personal grooming facilities: (a) 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standard, Subpart Z – Toxic…

103 COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND DISTRICT LAWS ─ HEALTH HAZARDS, PROVISION FOR CONDITIONS NOT ADDRESSED (Critical Section) 103.1 If necessary, to protect against public health hazards or nuisances, the Department may impose specific requirements in addition to the requirements con…

200 LICENSEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES ─ QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (Critical Section) 200.1 Licensees shall document the following personnel information and any addition information specified in § 210: (a) Proof that the barber, cosmetologist, and personal groomer has an active licens…

201 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM PERSONNEL (Critical Section) 201.1 Licensees shall ensure personnel encountering a biohazard or other health hazards report it immediately to the person-in-charge. 201.2 All licensees shall ensure licensed personnel: (a) Wear clean outer garments…

202 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION ─ SINGLE-USE, MULTI-USE, AND DISPOSABLE ITEMS (Critical Section) 202.1 Single-use, disposable items, including but not limited to needles, gloves, emery boards, cotton swabs, pumice stones, powder puffs, sponges, and any other equipment or instrument …

203 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION ─ REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL SURFACES, AND DISINFECTING PROCEDURES (Critical Section) 203.1 Licensees shall ensure reusable implements, instruments, and equipment are cleaned and sterilized, as specified in §§ 203.5, 203.8, 203.10,…

204 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION ─ WASTE HANDLING AND DISPOSAL (Critical Section) 204.1 Licensees shall ensure that personal grooming services that require the use of sharps are disposed of in medical-grade sharps containers and disposed of by professional environmental infectious wa…

205 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION ─ INFECTION PREVENTION AND EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN (Critical Section) 205.1 Licensees shall ensure that each barber, cosmetology, or personal grooming facility develops, maintains, and follows a written Infection Prevention and Exposure Control Plan tha…

206 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION ─ SOILED LINENS, SEPARATION, AND CLEANING (Critical Section) 206.1 Licensees shall ensure that each barber, cosmetology, and personal grooming facility that supply and launder their own non-disposal linens shall launder, fold, and store non-disposal l…

207 PREVENTING CONTAMINATION ─ REUSABLE INSTRUMENTS AND STERILIZATION PROCEDURES (Critical Section) 207.1 Licensees shall ensure reusable instruments are cleaned by gloved personnel prior to sterilization as specified in § 203.6 using the following methods: (a) Manually clean the…

208 MAINTENANCE RECORDS ─ DRY HEAT STERILIZERS (Critical Section) 208.1 Dry-heat sterilizers shall be used only for materials that can be damaged by moist heat or that are impenetrable to moist heat, including but not limited to powders, petroleum products, or sharp instruments. …

209 MAINTENANCE RECORDS ─ STERILIZERS (Critical Section) 209.1 If the manufacturer requires calibration of sterilization equipment, it shall be performed by an independent laboratory that will calibrate the equipment biennially or more frequently if recommended by the manufacture…