North Carolina Administrative Code

21 NCAC 14F .0111 RENEWAL OF SALON PERMIT History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. April 1, 1988.

21 NCAC 14F .0112 POSTPONEMENT OF RE-INSPECTION History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. November 1, 2005.

21 NCAC 14F .0113 FAILURE TO PERMIT INSPECTION History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. April 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. September 1, 2012.

21 NCAC 14F .0114 SALON RENEWAL History Note: Authority G.S. 88-21(8),(9),(10); 88-25; Eff. June 1, 1995; Repealed Eff. December 1, 2008.

SUBCHAPTER 14G - REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COSMETIC ART SCHOOLS SECTION .0100 - PERMANENT FILES 21 NCAC 14G .0101 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING COSMETIC ART SCHOOLS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-30; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. April 1, 1991; January 1, 1…

21 NCAC 14G .0102 FORMS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. December 1, 2004; July 1, 1993; April 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. December 1, 2008.

21 ncac 14G .0103 SPACE REQUIREMENTS (a) The Cosmetic Art Board shall issue letters of approval only to cosmetic art schools that have at least 2,800 square feet of inside floor space for 20 stations or 4,200 square feet of inside floor space for 30 stations located within the sa…

21 NCAC 14G .0104 NUMBER OF STUDENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. April 1, 1991.

21 NCAC 14G .0105 ADDITIONAL STUDENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. April 1, 1988.

21 NCAC 14G .0106 LIGHTING AND VENTILATION History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. April 1, 1991.

21 NCAC 14G .0116 RE-EVALUATION OF SCHOOLS The Board reserves the authority to re-evaluate any cosmetic art school to determine compliance with the provisions of G.S. 88B and Board rules at any time. History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-23; 88B-30; Eff. April 1, 1988; Amended …

21 NCAC 14G .0117 CHANGES IN TEACHING STAFF History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. January 1, 1989; Amended Eff. September 1, 1991; Repealed Eff. January 1, 2014.

21 NCAC 14G .0118 School Curriculum Approval History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-16; Eff. April 1, 2011; Repealed Eff. January 1, 2014.

SUBCHAPTER 14H - SANITATION SECTION .0100 - SANITATION 21 NCAC 14H .0101 COPY OF RULES TO COSMETOLOGY STUDENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-30; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. April 1, 1991; January 1, 1989; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without sub…

21 NCAC 14H .0102 COPY OF RULES TO BEAUTY ESTABLISHMENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-30; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. April 1, 1991; January 1, 1989; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015; RRC ob…

21 NCAC 14H .0105 SANITARY RATINGS AND POSTING OF RATINGS History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-23; 88B-24; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 2011; June 1, 2009; June 1, 2007; August 1, 1998; June 1, 1994; April 1, 1991; January 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. September 1, …

21 NCAC 14H .0106 RESIDENTIAL BEAUTY SHOPS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. January 1, 1989.

21 NCAC 14H .0116 HEALTH OF OPERATORS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-26(3); Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. December 1, 2008.

21 NCAC 14H .0119 NOTICE TO BOARD History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-29; Eff. March 1, 1993; Amended Eff. March 1, 1994; Repealed Eff. August 1, 1998.

21 NCAC 14H .0120 whirlpool, FOOTSPA and facial steamer SANITATION History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; 88B-14; Eff. February 1, 2004; Amended Eff. January 1, 2011; December 1, 2008; May 1, 2007; October 1, 2006; November 1, 2005; Repealed Eff. September 1, 2012.

21 ncac 14H .0121 PROHIBITED PRACTICES History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; Eff. April 1, 2004; Amended Eff. January 1, 2011; January 1, 2008; May 1, 2007; December 1, 2004; Repealed Eff. September 1, 2012.

SECTION .0200 - SHOP LICENSING AND PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 21 NCAC 14H .0201 Application for Shop License (a) Rules in this Subchapter apply to all cosmetic art shops making initial application to operate a cosmetic art shop. (b) Shops licensed prior to March 1, 2012 are not required…

21 NCAC 14h .0202 reserved for future codification

21 NCAC 14H .0203 Newly Established Shops (a) All cosmetic art shops shall be separate and apart from any building or room used for any other business or purpose, separated by a solid wall of at least seven feet in height and shall have a separate outside entrance. (b) A newly es…

21 NCAC 14H .0204 Dimensions within Cosmetic Art Shops Within the clinic area each shop shall maintain no less than the following working distances: (1) 48 inches of space from the center to the center of each styling chair, esthetics table or manicuring table; (2) 24 inches from…

SECTION .0300 - COSMETIC ART SHOP AND EQUIPMENT 21 NCAC 14H .0301 WATER Cosmetic art shops shall have a sink with hot and cold running water in the shop, separate from restrooms. History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-14; Eff. April 1, 2012; Amended Eff. June 1, 2013; Pur…

21 NCAC 14H .0302 Ventilation and Light (a) Ventilation shall be provided at all times in the clinic areas when patrons are serviced in all cosmetic art shops and there shall be a continuous exchange of air. (b) Light shall be provided in the service area of a cosmetic art shop. …

21 NCAC 14H .0303 Bathroom Facilities (a) Toilet and hand washing facilities consisting of at least one toilet and one hand washing sink with running water, liquid soap and individual clean towels or hand air dryer shall be accessible to each cosmetic art shop. (b) Shops with an …

21 NCAC 14H .0304 Equipment Cosmetic art shops shall maintain equipment and supplies to safely perform any cosmetic art service offered in the shop. Safely is the safe and effective completion of the systematic steps for a cosmetic art service following infection control regulati…

SECTION .0400 - INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES 21 NCAC 14H .0401 Licensees and Students (a) For purposes of this Section, sanitation, as described in G.S. 88B, is defined as "infection control." (b) Notwithstanding Rule .0201 in this Subchapter, this Rule applies to l…

21 NCAC 14H .0402 Cosmetic Art Shops and Schools (a) A cosmetic art school or shop shall be kept clean. (b) Waste material shall be kept in receptacles with a disposable liner. The area surrounding the waste receptacles shall be maintained in a sanitary manner. (c) All doors and …

21 NCAC 14H .0403 Disinfection Procedures (a) Disinfectant, as applicable in this Subchapter, is defined as a disinfectant that is EPA registered as effective against: (1) bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, and pseudomonas aeruginosa; (2) viruses including HIV, Hepat…

21 NCAC 14H .0404 First Aid (a) Each cosmetic art shop and school shall have individually packaged antibiotic ointment, gloves or finger guards, sterile adhesive bandages, and other necessary supplies available to provide first aid. (b) If the skin of the licensee or student is p…

SECTION .0500 - ENFORCEMENT, MAINTENANCE OF LICENSURE 21 NCAC 14H .0501 INSPECTION OF COSMETIC ART SHOPS (a) A newly established cosmetic art shop, or a shop which has changed ownership must file an application for licensure with the Board prior to opening. A newly established co…

21 NCAC 14H .0502 FAILURE TO PERMIT INSPECTION A salon shall allow an inspector access to inspect a salon after the inspector makes an appointment. If a salon fails to meet this requirement twice, the Board may initiate proceedings to revoke or suspend the salon license or may re…

21 NCAC 14H .0503 SANITARY RATINGS AND POSTING OF RATINGS (a) The sanitary rating of a beauty establishment shall be based on a system of grading outlined in this Subchapter. The Board's agent or inspector shall rate all beauty establishments based on the following grading scale:…

21 NCAC 14H .0504 SYSTEMS OF GRADING BEAUTY ESTABLISHMENTS The system of grading the sanitary rating of cosmetic art schools and shops based on the rules set out in this Subchapter shall be as follows, setting out areas to be inspected and considered, and the maximum points given…

21 NCAC 14H .0505 Rule Compliance and Enforcement Measures History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-14; 88B-23; 88B-24; 88B-26; 88B-27; 88B-29; Eff. April 1, 2012; Amended Eff. August 1, 2014; Readopted Eff. January 1, 2016; Amended Eff. March 1, 2019; March 1, 2018; Repeal…

21 ncac 14i .0110 Uniform History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4(a)(10); Eff. April 1, 2011; Repealed Eff. January 1, 2014.

SECTION .0400 - LICENSURE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY 21 NCAC 14I .0401 APPLICATION/LICENSURE/INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF FELONY (a) Any applicant convicted of a felony or charged with a felony that is still pending may apply for Board licensure …

21 NCAC 14I .0402 REQUESTS FOR PREAPPLICATION REVIEW OF FELONY CONVICTIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; 88-26(1); Eff. June 1, 1995; Repealed December 1, 2008.

21 ncac 14j .0106 Equipment for beginner department History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. June 1, 2010; May 1, 2007; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 1…

21 NCAC 14J .0107 APPROVED FIELD TRIPS History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; Eff. October 1, 1990; Amended Eff. April 1, 2001; Repealed Eff. January 1, 2014.

21 ncac 14j .0206 equipment in advanced department History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. June 1, 2010; May 1, 2007; April 1, 2004; August 1, 1998; October 1, 1990; January 1, 1989; April 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. January 1, 2014.

21 NCAC 14J .0207 Live Model/Mannequin performance requirements History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; Eff. August 1, 1998; Amended Eff. April 1, 2011; June 1, 2010; July 1, 2009; November 1, 2005; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Ef…

21 NCAC 14J .0208 INTERNSHIPS History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-4; Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 1999; Eff. August 1, 2000; Amended Eff. July 1, 2010; August 1, 2002; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015; Rep…

SECTION .0300 - COMBINED STUDIES 21 NCAC 14J .0301 PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND RECITATIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 88-23; Eff. February 1, 1976; Repealed Eff. January 1, 1989.

SECTION .0500 – CREDIT FOR COSMETOLOGY STUDY OUTSIDE OF NORTH CAROLINA 21 ncac 14j .0501 APPROVAL OF CREDIT FOR COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTION/ANOTHER STATE is repealed as published in 36:09 NCR 653: History Note: Authority G.S. 88B-16: Eff. March 2, 1992; Amended Eff. April 1, 2011; Ma…

21 NCAC 14J .0502 APPROVAL OF CREDIT FOR COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTION/ANOTHER COUNTRY History Note: Authority G.S. 88-10; 88-12; 88-13; 145-12; Eff. March 2, 1992; Amended Eff. January 1, 1996; RRC Objection May 18, 2006 and rule returned to agency on November 16, 2006.

21 NCAC 14K .0106 HOURS OF COURSE WORK REQUIRED FOR MANICURIST ONLY History Note: Authority 88B-4; 88B-10, Eff. February 1, 1976; Amended Eff. January 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. August 1, 2002.