CHAPTER 444 - SANITATION

NAC 444.00905 Requirements for sterilization room. (NRS 439.200) 1. The sterilization room must: (a) Be separated by a door or other enclosure from the procedure area; (b) Be properly identified with signs that include the universal symbol for biohazard waste and secured to preve…

NAC 444.00907 Requirements for reusable instruments. (NRS 439.200) All reusable instruments used during an invasive body decoration procedure must be: 1. Washed and scrubbed in a sink to remove debris; 2. Disinfected as described in NAC 444.00909; 3. Air-dried completely before b…

NAC 444.00909 Disinfection of instruments. (NRS 439.200) 1. Instruments used in an invasive body decoration procedure must be disinfected by soaking in an approved disinfectant or by the use of an ultrasonic cleaner. 2. Any item that may be disassembled must be disassembled befor…

NAC 444.00911 Requirements for sterilizer; check of expiration date before use. (NRS 439.200) 1. A sterilizer used in an invasive body decoration establishment must: (a) Be manufactured for the sterilization of medical instruments; (b) Meet the specifications set forth in the sta…

NAC 444.00913 Monthly biological indicator test monitoring of sterilizer by certified laboratory required; maintenance of results on premises; additional testing if results indicate spore growth. (NRS 439.200) 1. Biological indicator monitoring of a sterilizer used in an invasive…

NAC 444.00915 Written log of each sterilization cycle must be retained on premises; contents. (NRS 439.200) A written log of each sterilization cycle must be retained on the premises of the invasive body decoration establishment for 2 years and must include, without limitation: 1…

NAC 444.00917 Storage of sterilized instruments. (NRS 439.200) Sterilized instruments must be stored in intact sterilization packs or in the sterilization equipment cartridge until they are used. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16, eff. 12-19-2017)

NAC 444.00919 Evaluation of sterile instrument packs; discarding or reprocessing required if pack is compromised; package not sterile more than 3 months after sterilization. (NRS 439.200) 1. Sterile instrument packs must be evaluated at the time of storage and before use. 2. If t…

NAC 444.00921 Establishment that does not perform on-site sterilization or have area for sterilization: Requirement to use single-use disposable instruments; maintenance of records and logs. (NRS 439.200) 1. An invasive body decoration establishment that does not perform on-site …

NAC 444.00933 Inspection of establishment by health authority; examination of documents and records. (NRS 439.200) An invasive body decoration establishment shall permit any representative of the health authority, with proper identification, to enter the establishment at any reas…

NAC 444.00935 Notice of violations; suspension of permit and cessation of operations if substantial health hazard exists; approval for continued operation. (NRS 439.200) 1. If an authorized representative of the health authority makes an inspection of an invasive body decoration …

NAC 444.00937 Grounds for suspension or revocation of permit; opportunity for hearing; request for reinspection; reinstatement of permit; permanent revocation; conduct of hearing. (NRS 439.200) 1. The health authority may suspend a permit for failure of the permit holder or invas…

NAC 444.00939 Aggrieved person: Request for informal discussion; subsequent request for informal conference; determination of health authority final remedy; exception for certain appeals to Division. (NRS 439.200) 1. A person who has reason to believe that an action taken by the …

NAC 444.010 Definitions. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) As used in NAC 444.010 to 444.306, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 444.011 to 444.096, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Supplied in codification; …

NAC 444.011 “Activity pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Activity pool” means a water recreation attraction that has water-related activities such as rope ladders, rope swings, cargo nets and other similar activities designed primarily for bathers other than small children. (…

NAC 444.012 “Approved” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Approved” means acceptable to the health authority based upon a determination concerning conformance with appropriate standards and good public health practices. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.013 “Artificial swimming lagoon” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Artificial swimming lagoon” means an artificial body of water with more than 20,000 square feet of water surface area that is intended to be used by persons for swimming or bathing and that is constructed w…

NAC 444.015 “Child amusement lagoon” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Child amusement lagoon” means a water recreation attraction that has water-related activities such as small slides, shallow pools, children washes and other similar activities designed primarily for use by smal…

NAC 444.016 “Deck” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Deck” means the area around the perimeter of a public bathing or swimming facility, adjacent to the water, that is used primarily by bathers. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.017 “Flume” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Flume” means a device designed to provide a descending ride into a splash pool or slide runout at the base of a water slide. Friction on the bed of the flume is minimized in all designs by providing a flowing film of water. (Ad…

NAC 444.020 “Health authority” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Health authority” means officers and agents of the Division or the local boards of health. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 1 § 1.2, eff. 5-21-74]

NAC 444.023 “Isolation and flotation tank” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Isolation and flotation tank” means a tank that: 1. Provides a light- and sound-free environment; and 2. Contains a saturated solution of sodium chloride or magnesium sulfate having a specific gravity of …

NAC 444.030 “Natural bathing place” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Natural bathing place” means any bathing place at a lake, pond, stream or similar body of water, together with any buildings and appurtenances: 1. Used by the public for bathing or swimming with the express perm…

NAC 444.040 “Normal operating level” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Normal operating level” means the overflow point on overflow gutters or the midpoint in the throat of the skimmers. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 1 § 1.9, eff. 5-21-74]

NAC 444.050 “Person” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Person” includes governmental agencies. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 1 § 1.1, eff. 5-21-74]

NAC 444.053 “Pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Pool” means any swimming pool or any structure within a public bathing or swimming facility containing an artificial body of water. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.055 “Pool enclosure” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Pool enclosure” means the area inside of the fence or barrier surrounding a public bathing or swimming facility. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 1 § 1.6, eff. 5-21-74]—(NAC A 11-1-88)

NAC 444.058 “Public bathing or swimming facility” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Public bathing or swimming facility” means any: (a) Artificial swimming lagoon; (b) Isolation and flotation tank; (c) Mineral bath, therapeutic pool or similar facility; (d) Special purpose pool…

NAC 444.061 “Remodel” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Remodel” means to replace all or part of any structure, circulation system or appurtenance of a public bathing or swimming facility or to modify it to the extent that its design, configuration or operating characteristics …

NAC 444.064 “Slide runout” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Slide runout” means a shallow flume at the end of a water slide in which the bather ends his or her slide. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.066 “Slip resistant” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Slip resistant” means a finish or textured surface designed to prevent or reduce slipping by bare skin in contact with it under wet conditions. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.068 “Special purpose pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Special purpose pool” means a swimming pool that is used exclusively for supervised instruction, training, therapy, treatment or competition. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.070 “Spray pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Spray pool” means a recreation area intended for use by children, in which water is supplied by a system of sprays but is not allowed to accumulate. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 1 § 1.5, eff. 5-21-74]

NAC 444.075 “Swimming pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Swimming pool” means any structure containing an artificial body of water that is intended to be used collectively by persons for swimming or bathing, regardless of whether a fee is charged for its use. 2. The term d…

NAC 444.085 “Turnover cycle” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Turnover cycle” means the period of time required to completely recirculate the water in a public bathing or swimming facility through its filter and treatment systems. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.090 “Wading pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Wading pool” means a small pool to be used mainly by nonswimming children, and those supervising the children. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 1 § 1.8, eff. 5-21-74]

NAC 444.092 “Water recreation attraction” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. “Water recreation attraction” means any: (a) Activity pool; (b) Child amusement lagoon; (c) Water slide; (d) Watercourse ride; or (e) Wave pool. 2. The term does not include any facility at a private res…

NAC 444.093 “Water slide” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Water slide” means a water recreation attraction having one or more flumes. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.094 “Watercourse ride” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Watercourse ride” means a water recreation attraction designed to convey bathers on inner tubes or raft-like devices, using an artificially created current, along a relatively flat watercourse. (Added to NAC by Bd. o…

NAC 444.096 “Wave pool” defined. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) “Wave pool” means a water recreation attraction characterized by the artificial generation of waves at one end of a pool. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 11-1-88)

NAC 444.097 Severability. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) If any provision of NAC 444.010 to 444.306, inclusive, is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remainder of the provisions of those sections are not intended to be affected thereby. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathin…

NAC 444.100 Application; plans and specifications. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. Any person desiring to construct a public bathing or swimming facility or to remodel or add to an existing facility must apply in writing to the health authority on forms furnished by the health…

NAC 444.102 Changes in plans; structural adequacy. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.080) 1. The facility must be built in accordance with the plans as approved, unless prior approval of the changes has been given in writing by the health authority. 2. The review of the plans by the hea…

NAC 444.104 Inspections. (NRS 439.200, 444.070, 444.090) 1. The owner or his or her agent shall notify the health authority at specific predetermined stages of construction and at the time of completion of the facility, to permit inspection of the facility during and after constr…

NAC 444.108 Use of equipment and materials not designated by NSF International. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) The health authority may permit the use of equipment and materials which are not designated by the NSF International as complying with the standards adopted pursuant to NAC 444.…

NAC 444.110 Location. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) A pool must be located where it will not be exposed to undesirable substances or surface drainage from surrounding areas. [Bd. of Health, Public Bathing Places Reg. Art. 6, eff. 5-21-74]—(NAC A 11-1-88)

NAC 444.112 Shape. (NRS 439.200, 444.070) 1. The shape of any pool must be such that the circulation of pool water and supervision of swimmers are not impaired. 2. There must be no obstruction extending from the wall or the floor, extending into the clear area of the diving porti…