Oregon Administrative Code

817-005-0020 Duties of Officer (1) The chairperson must preside at all meetings. The chairperson must confer with the Office on matters that occur between meetings and matters that need to be placed on the Board meeting agendas. The chairperson may order or reorder the agenda. (2…

817-006-0001 Practitioner Certificate in a Field of Practice (1) A practitioner certified in a field of practice under ORS 690.046, may perform services in a field of practice defined under ORS 690.005. (2) A practitioner certificate is valid for two years and becomes inactive on…

817-006-0002 Board Approved Curriculum (1) Pursuant to SB 217 (2023), a school that teaches a curriculum in a field of practice that was approved by the HECC before July 1, 2024, may continue to teach the curriculum after July 1, 2024, unless the Office determines that the curric…

817-006-0007 School Curriculum Application Requirements (1) The Office will determine if new or existing schools must have their curriculum reviewed and approved. Schools must fulfill the requirements of these rules, including, but not limited to, completion of an Office prescrib…

817-006-0025 Practitioner Certificate Application Requirements for Hair Design, Barbering, Nail Technology, and Esthetics An individual applying for a certification in a field of practice must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application f…

817-006-0050 Practitioner Certificate Application Requirements for Natural Hair Care An individual applying for a certification in natural hair care must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which mus…

817-006-0075 General Examination Information (1) Practical examination: The Board recognizes and sanctions the practical examination administered by a school. (2) Written examination: The Board-approved written examination consists of one or more fields of practice examinations a…

817-006-0100 Written Examination Retake Requirements (1) An applicant may retake a failed examination the next business day up to the 10th failed attempt. (2) After the 10th failed attempt, the Board may determine qualifications before retaking the failed exam, including but not …

817-006-0150 Special Examination Accommodations (1) Applicants who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request a special accommodation examination. (2) Requests for accommodation must be made on forms provided by the Office and contain supporting documenta…

817-007-0000 Facility License (1) Pursuant to ORS 690.055, a facility license must be obtained when operating a business establishment and providing services in one or more fields of practice defined in ORS 690.005. (2) A facility license is valid for one year and becomes inactiv…

817-007-0025 Application Requirements for Facility Licensure To obtain a facility license, the applicant must meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30 and submit: (1) A completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-0…

817-007-0050 Facility Standards (1) A facility license holder must: (a) Comply with the notification requirements of OAR 331-010-0040; (b) Allow the Office’s representative to inspect the facility or conduct an investigation. Obstructing or hindering an investigation or inspectio…

817-007-0075 Standards for Facilities Located in Residence (1) A facility located in a residence must: (a) Comply with all standards listed in OAR Chapter 817, Division 10 unless otherwise specified by rule. (b) Have an identifying house number and a sign with the facility name, …

817-007-0100 Temporary Facility (1) A temporary facility permit holder defined under ORS 690.005 and issued under ORS 690.055, may perform services in a field of practice defined under ORS 690.005. (2) The holder of a temporary facility permit must be a natural person. (3) A temp…

817-007-0125 Application Requirements for Temporary Facility Permit (1) For the Office to issue a temporary facility permit, the applicant must: (a) Meet the requirements of OAR Chapter 331 Division 30; (b) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must …

817-007-0150 Freelance Authorization (1) Pursuant to ORS 690.123, a practitioner who provides services outside of a licensed facility must hold a freelance authorization. (2) A freelance license is valid for one year and becomes dormant on the last day of the month one year from …

817-007-0175 Application Requirements for Freelance Authorization To obtain a freelance authorization a practitioner must meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30 and submit: (1) A completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed …

817-007-0200 Freelance Authorization Standards A holder of freelance authorization must: (1) Provide each client with the Office’s name, address and telephone number; (2) Display the practitioner's certificate number and freelance authorization number on all advertising when soli…

817-007-0225 Independent Contractor (1) Pursuant to ORS 690.057, a practitioner who provides services within a licensed facility and who is not an employee must hold an independent contractor registration. (2) An independent contractor must meet the criteria for independent contr…

817-007-0250 Application Requirements for Independent Contractor Registration To obtain an independent contractor registration, a practitioner must meet the requirements of OAR Chapter 331 Division 30 and submit: (1) A completed application form prescribed by the Office, which mu…

817-007-0275 Independent Contractor Standards (1) An independent contractor must allow the Office’s representative to inspect or conduct an investigation pursuant to ORS 676.608 or 690.225. Obstructing or hindering an investigation or inspection, threatening or exerting physical …

817-007-0300 Demonstration Permit (1) Pursuant to ORS 690.105, a person not certified under ORS 690.048 who wishes to practice, demonstrate, and teach a field of practice, or perform a field of practice, temporarily and primarily for educational purposes may obtain a demonstratio…

817-007-0325 Application Requirements for Demonstration Permit To obtain a demonstration permit, an individual must meet the requirements of OAR Chapter 331 Division 30 and submit: (1) A completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information liste…

817-007-0350 Posting Requirements (1) Freelance authorization, certificate, license, permit and registration holders are subject to the requirements of OAR 331-030-0020. (2) Facility licenses must be posted in public view. (3) Independent contractor registrations must be posted i…

817-008-0000 Issuance and Renewal of Authorizations (1) An individual holding an authorization as defined in OAR 331-010-0000 is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, Division 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of an authorization and provisions regarding authorization…

817-010-0007 Compliance with All Applicable Regulations Authorization holders must observe the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, and all other applicable city, county, state and federal regulations and requirements. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 690.165, ORS…

817-010-0008 Servicing Clients When providing services in a field of practice an authorization holder must: (1) Perform thorough hand washing with soap and water or other alternative hand-washing products, such as gel, aerosol spray, foam, or packaged hand wipes, immediately befo…

817-010-0014 Water Supply Requirements and Standards (1) An adequate and immediate supply of both hot and cold running water and wash basins must be available: (a) On the facility premises; and (b) In any work area where hazardous materials are in use, that may have a harmful eff…

817-010-0021 Restroom/Toilets and Water Disposal (1) Restrooms must be available for employees. The restroom must be on the facility premises or in an adjoining premise which is reasonably accessible from any work area. (2) All restrooms on facility premises must be kept clean, s…

817-010-0035 Towels or Linens An authorization holder must: (1) Use clean towels or linens for each client. (2) Store clean towels and linens in a clean area. (3) Use closable containers large enough and sturdy enough to store all soiled towels or linens. (4) Store chemically soi…

817-010-0040 Articles in Contact with a Client (1) A neck strip or towel must be placed around the client's neck to prevent direct contact between a common use hair cloth or cape and the client's skin. (2) All items which come in direct contact with the client's skin but do not r…

817-010-0055 Materials in Contact with a Client and Use of Paraffin Wax (1) All substances that come in direct contact with hair or skin, including wax, used within a field of practice must be dispensed from containers in a manner that prevents contaminating of the unused portion…

817-010-0060 Refuse and Waste Material (1) All chemical waste material must be disposed of in a closed container at the conclusion of each service and disposed of in a fire-retardant container at the end of each business day. (2) All waste related to the performance of services m…

817-010-0068 Disinfecting Non-Electrical Tools and Implements (1) All tools and implements used within a field of practice must be disinfected or sterilized before use on each client. (2) All tools and implements that come in direct contact with clients, and cannot be disinfected…

817-010-0069 Disinfecting Electrical Tools and Implements (1) All electrical tools and implements, with the exception of clipper blades, must be disinfected before each use. To disinfect electrical tools and implements: (a) Remove all hair and all foreign material; (b) Disinfect …

817-010-0075 Storage of Tools and Implements (1) New, disinfected and cleaned tools and implements must be stored separately from all others. (2) Roller-storage receptacles and their contents must be clean and free of foreign material. (3) All storage drawers used for clean tools…

817-010-0085 Hairpieces (1) During the trying on of a manufactured hairpiece, that portion of the head which comes in contact with the hairpiece must be completely covered with a disposable cover. (2) All used hair goods must be cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions be…

817-010-0095 Pets in Facilities Pets or other animals are not permitted in the business facility. This prohibition does not apply to service animals recognized by the American with Disabilities Act or to fish in aquariums. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 690.165, ORS 690.055, ORS …

817-010-0101 Equipment (1) The surface of all equipment, including, but not limited to back-bars must be made of cleanable non-porous material. This requirement does not apply to the reception area of a facility where services are not performed. (2) Shampoo bowls and sinks must b…

817-010-0106 Floor Surface (1) Floor surfaces in the working area of a facility must be made of a cleanable, non-porous material and must be kept clean, orderly, and in good repair. (2) Wooden floors which have a durable water-proof non-porous finish may be acceptable in working …

817-010-0110 Walls and Ceilings Walls and ceilings must be clean and free of condensation, mildew and excessive spots, or peeling paint. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 690 History: BOC 1-2014, f. 2-27-14, cert. ef. 3-1-14 BH 2-1978, f. & ef. 11-29-78

817-015-0025 Requirements and Standards (1) Any product or manual, mechanical or electrical apparatus, appliance or device used in a field of practice must meet all product registration requirements imposed by any federal, state, county, city or other regulating authority. (2) Th…

817-015-0040 Definition of Esthetics Device Pursuant to ORS 690.005(12), the Board and the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians collaboratively developed this definition of “Device” (esthetics device). This rule sets forth the specific characteristics of an esthetics device. …

817-015-0045 Esthetics - Natural Physiological Effects (1) Per ORS 690.005(5)(a) and (12)(a), an esthetician may use a “mechanical or electrical apparatus, appliance, or device” that does not penetrate beyond the epidermis except through natural physiological effects for the foll…

817-015-0055 Chemical Peels (1) An esthetician is prohibited from performing chemical peels that extend beyond the stratum basale. (2) An esthetician must obtain five hours of training or education in each of the following peels prior to performing either of the chemical peel ser…

817-015-0056 Dermaplaning (1) Except as needed to acquire the education and training, an esthetician is only permitted to perform dermaplaning when the six hours of required education and training below are completed. A minimum of two hours of the education and training must be h…

817-015-0065 Client Records (1) A practitioner providing esthetic services is responsible for collecting and maintaining copies of client records. If client records are maintained by the facility, the facility license holder must provide the practitioner who is providing the serv…

817-015-0075 Head Lice Head lice may be treated at the discretion of the authorization holder. Compliance with OAR Chapter 817, Division 10 Safety and Infection Control Rules and Facility Standards, must be observed and followed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 690.165, ORS 690.20…

817-040-0003 Fees (1) Applicants and authorization holders are subject to provisions of OAR 331-010-0010 and 331-010-0020 regarding payment of fees, penalties and charges. (2) Fees established by the Office, in consultation with the Board, are as follows: (a) Application: (A) Pra…

817-060-0010 Client Protection (1) All safety procedures which prevent eye, nail, hair, or skin injury to clients or damage to the clothing of clients must be followed when administering chemical services. (2) Client protection regulations must be met in accordance with ORS 654, …