North Carolina Administrative Code

21 NCAC 06F .0110 ROSTER AND STUDENT RECORDS Each barber school shall: (1) maintain an up-to-date written roster system that shall be used to ensure that each student serves substantially equal numbers of patrons for practical work; (2) maintain a record of each student, includin…

21 NCAC 06F .0111 COPIES OF BARBER SCHOOL RECORDS (a) Barber schools shall furnish to the Board copies of all records or reports the schools are required to keep, either by the North Carolina General Statutes or by the rules of the Board, including time sheets for instructors to …

21 NCAC 06F .0112 ENROLLMENT STANDARDS History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22; 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. March 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06F .0113 STUDENT PERMIT (a) The barber school shall submit an application as required by 21 NCAC 06N .0104 for a student permit to the Board at an address listed in 21 NCAC 06A .0102. (b) The Board shall issue the student permit within: (1) Five business days for applica…

21 NCAC 06F .0114 SIGNATURES ON REPORTS History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. December 1, 1994; May 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. July 1, 2016.

21 NCAC 06F .0115 PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22(3); Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. March 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06F .0116 STUDENTS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS Prior to enrollment and the acceptance of any enrollment fee or tuition, the barber school shall notify the applicant of the statutes regarding criminal convictions in G.S. 86A-18 and G.S. 93B-8.1 and have the applicant sign and da…

21 NCAC 06F .0117 PENAL INSTITUTIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. March 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06F .0118 FEES History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Repealed Eff. July 1, 2016.

21 NCAC 06F .0119 INTRASTATE TRANSFERS Students attending barber schools that qualify under Chapter 86A of the North Carolina General Statutes and the rules in this Subchapter may transfer from one school to another and receive credit for the attendance at each of the schools whe…

21 NCAC 06F .0120 BARBER SCHOOL CURRICULA (a) The following categories and courses shall comprise the minimum course work for all students at barber schools: Hours Classroom Lecture and Study Periods: Hygiene and Good Grooming, Professional Ethics 25 Bacteriology, Sterilization, …

21 NCAC 06F .0121 PENAL INSTITUTIONS (a) The Board may enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction for the approval of schools of barbering at penal institutions within North Carolina. (b) Schools operated by th…

21 NCAC 06F .0122 UNIFORMS AND IDENTIFICATION All students shall wear a clean, washable uniform, smock, or similar professional attire along with a nametag at all times during instructional hours. History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22; Eff. September 1, 2009; Readopted Eff. July 1,…

21 NCAC 06F .0123 RECORDS OF STUDENT HOURS Each student shall use an electronic means to record instructional hours pursuant to Rule .0124 of this Section. The school shall maintain student time data for one year following the individual student's graduation, transfer to another …

21 NCAC 06F .0124 STUDENT HOURS (a) No student shall be given credit for more than eight total hours during any instruction day. (b) Students shall record their start time by electronic means upon entering the school for practical or theory hours. Students shall not record any pe…

21 NCAC 06F .0125 SCHOOL HANDBOOKS AND ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS (a) Every school shall provide a school handbook to its students upon enrollment containing the enrollment agreement, tuition fee schedule, any monetary penalties and fees, reimbursement policies, school rules and regul…

21 NCAC 06F .0126 EXTENDED EDUCATION For the purposes of this Rule, "extended education" is additional coursework beyond the 1,528 hours required to complete barber school, or to initially obtain a license from the North Carolina Board of Barber and Electrolysis Examiners. (1) Wh…

21 NCAC 06F .0127 STATE AUTHORIZATION AS A POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTION (a) If a barber school seeks to be authorized by the Board as a postsecondary educational institution as set forth in 34 C.F.R. 600.9: (1) the school handbooks and enrollment agreements required by 21 NCAC 06F .…

21 NCAC 06F .0128 WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS DURING DISASTER OR EMERGENCY (a) If the Governor declares a state of emergency, the following exceptions shall apply to barber schools and students: (1) Schools shall maintain a monthly record of the subject matter taught to the student in…

21 NCAC 06F .0129 REQUIREMENTS FOR BARBER SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS DURING PANDEMIC History Note: Authority S.L. 2020-3, s. 4.38.(b); Emergency Adoption Eff. May 19, 2020, to expire pursuant to S.L. 2020-3, s. 4.38.(e); Emergency Adoption Expired Eff. August 1, 2020 pursuant to S.L. 202…

21 NCAC 06G .0103 INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION (a) A prospective instructor of barbering shall make a grade of at least 80 percent on both parts (written and practical) of the instructor's examination before being certified. (b) If any applicant to be licensed as a barber school instru…

21 NCAC 06G .0106 INSTRUCTOR APPLICATION To become a registered barber instructor an applicant shall furnish the Board with the Form BAR-6 as set forth in 21 NCAC 06N .0107 and pay the fee in 21 NCAC 06N .0101(a)(11). History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-23(a); 86A-25; Eff. October 1…

subchapter 06h - BARBER SCHOOL OWNERS AND MANAGERS section .0100 – BARBER SCHOOL OWNERS AND MANAGERS 21 NCAC 06H .0101 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (a) Barber school managers shall: (1) file for a school permit at least 30 days before opening the school for business; (2) ensure th…

21 NCAC 06H .0102 STUDENT-INSTRUCTOR RATIO History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. March 1, 1983; Legislative Objection Lodged Eff. March 7, 1983; Curative Amended Eff. April 6, 1983; Amended Eff. February 1, 1996;…

SUBCHAPTER 06I - OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFERS 21 NCAC 06I .0101 CREDIT FOR OUT-OF-STATE TRAINING The Board may grant a student credit hours for training in a barber school in another state if the Board determines that: (1) the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission…

21 NCAC 06I .0105 APPRENTICE BARBER A student who has trained in another state may take the examination to become a registered apprentice barber provided: (1) his or her hours of training in the out-of-state barber school have been credited under Rule .0101of this Subchapter; (2)…

SUBCHAPTER 06J - APPRENTICE BARBERS 21 NCAC 06J .0101 LICENSED APPRENTICE A registered apprentice shall: (1) attend an approved barber school for a period of at least 1,528 hours as set forth in 21 NCAC 06F .0120; (2) furnish the Board with the Form BAR-4 as set forth in 21 NCAC …

21 NCAC 06J .0104 CERTIFICATE ADDRESSES History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. February 8, 1978.

21 NCAC 06J .0105 PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22(3); Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. March 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06J .0106 STUDENT PERMISSION TO BARBER History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-11; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. May 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. July 1, 2016.

21 NCAC 06J .0107 VALIDITY OF PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-22(3); Eff. March 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06J .0108 EXAMINATION If any applicant to be licensed as an apprentice barber fails either the written or practical portion of the examination, he or she shall take and pass the failed portion within six months of the notification of failure. If the failed portion is not …

21 NCAC 06J .0109 IDENTIFICATION All apprentice barbers and student barbers with temporary permits shall maintain their license as defined in 21 NCAC 06P .0103(7) in their possession at all times while performing barbering services. The individual shall produce the identification…

21 NCAC 06J .0110 NOTIFICATION OF ADDRESS CHANGE All apprentice barbers and student barbers with temporary permits shall notify the Board within 60 days of any change in their permanent mailing address. History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-11; 86A-24; Eff. September 1, 2009; Readopte…

subchapter 06k - REGISTERED BARBER section.0100 – REGISTERED BARBER 21 NCAC 06K .0101 REGISTERED BARBER To become a registered barber, an applicant shall: (1) meet the qualifications in G.S. 86A-3; (2) furnish the Board with Form BAR-5 as set forth in 21 NCAC 06N .0106 and pay th…

21 NCAC 06K .0102 CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. February 8, 1978.

21 NCAC 06K .0103 FORFEITURE OF FEE History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Amended Eff. February 1, 1996; December 1, 1994; May 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. July 1, 2016.

21 NCAC 06K .0104 OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS An applicant who is licensed as a barber in another state and who wants to apply to become registered as a barber in this State shall establish his or her out-of-state license and experience and provide: (1) the Form BAR-8 as set forth in…

21 NCAC 06K .0105 IN-STATE APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06K .0108 OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Repealed Eff. March 1, 1983.

21 NCAC 06K .0109 ACCEPTANCE History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. February 8, 1978; Repealed Eff. May 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 06K .0110 IDENTIFICATION All registered barbers shall maintain their permit as defined in 21 NCAC 06P .0103(7) in their possession at all times while performing barbering services. The individual shall produce the identification to the Board's Executive Director or inspec…

21 NCAC 06K .0111 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS All registered barbers shall notify the Board within 60 days of any change in their permanent mailing address. History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-5; 86A-10; 86A-21; Eff. September 1, 2009; Readopted Eff. July 1, 2016; Temporary Am…

21 NCAC 06K .0112 APPLICANTS WITH MILITARY TRAINING AND EXPERTISE (a) Except for individuals who want to apply under G.S. 86A-12 for licensure as a registered barber, an individual who has military training and expertise and wants to apply to become a registered barber in this St…

21 NCAC 06K .0113 Military spouses (a) An individual who is currently licensed as a barber in another state, is the spouse of a person serving in the military, and wants to apply to become a registered barber in this State shall provide the following, unless he or she wants to ap…

SUBCHAPTER 6L - BARBER SHOPS 21 NCAC 06L .0101 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING History Note: Authority G.S. 86A-25; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. February 8, 1978.

21 NCAC 06L .0102 MEASUREMENTS OF BARBER SHOP (a) Each barber shop shall be a minimum of 196 square feet measured from the inside walls of the shop, not including common areas shared with other businesses or residents. (b) Each chair shall be located in an area where there is no …

21 NCAC 06L .0103 EQUIPMENT (a) Each barber shall have a cabinet for barbering equipment. The cabinets shall be constructed of material that may be cleaned. (b) Each shop shall have smooth finished walls and floors. (c) Each barber chair shall be covered with a smooth, non-porous…

21 NCAC 06L .0104 SHOP PERMITS (a) All applications for shop permits shall be on file in the office of the Board 15 days prior to the date when a shop will be complete and ready for inspection. Applications shall meet the requirements of 21 NCAC 06N .0102. (b) If the shop is not …

21 NCAC 06L .0105 FEES The Board shall inspect all newly established or reopened barber shops before issuing a permit. The barber shop shall submit the fee established by 21 NCAC 06N .0101(a)(19) for inspection when submitting the application for a shop permit. History Note: Auth…