OAR 331-925-0050
Facility Standards

Facility standards apply to all licensees under ORS 690.350 (Definitions for ORS 690.350 to 690.410) unless otherwise specified by rule.
(1) A facility license holder licensed under OAR chapter 331, division 925 must:
(a) Require each individual working within the facility premises providing services in a field of practice be licensed with the Office;
(b) Provide a screened or separated area away from public access and viewing, isolated from a reception or waiting area, when services are conducted upon breasts, nipples, genitals or buttocks;
(c) Allow an Office representative to inspect the facility or conduct an investigation. Obstructing or hindering the normal progress of an investigation or the inspection, threatening or exerting physical harm, or enabling another individual or employee to impede an investigation or inspection may result in disciplinary action;
(d) Ensure waste from toilets or lavatories be discharged directly into a public sewer or by a method meeting the requirements of ORS Chapter 454 (Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems);
(e) Have a sterilization area separated from public areas, service areas and restrooms where decontamination and sterilization of reusable instruments is performed. This rule does not apply to electrology license holders and earlobe piercing license holders;
(f) All surfaces in areas where decontamination and sterilization of reusable instruments are performed must be nonporous;
(g) Hand washing accommodations must be provided in work areas where licensees are exposed to hazardous materials that will have a harmful effect on or be absorbed through the skin if the contamination is not removed;
(h) Maintain washing accommodations in a clean and sanitary condition; and
(i) Ensure all floors, walls and procedure surfaces including counters, tables, and chairs where services are provided are easily cleanable, nonabsorbent and nonporous;
(2) When body piercing or tattoo services are provided in a cosmetology facility, body piercing or tattoo services must be separated from cosmetology services by a solid barrier to prevent contact with irritants. Electrology services are excluded from this rule.
(3) The facility must comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Office and other federal, state, county and local agencies. This includes the following:
(a) Building, fire, plumbing and electrical codes, and with exit and fire standards established by the Building Codes Office, the Office of the State Fire Marshal;
(b) Oregon Indoor Clean Air Act as it appears in ORS 433.835 (Definitions for ORS 433.835 to 433.875) through 433.875 (Short title);
(c) Occupational Safety and Health Act Blood Borne Pathogens Standards under 29 CFR 1910:1030 this includes but is not limited to: individuals providing services in a field of practice, facility owners; and other employees on the facility premises;
(d) ORS Chapter 654 (Occupational Safety and Health) and the Oregon Safe Employment Act if an employee/employer relationship exists; and
(e) All applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act standards if an employee/employer relationship exists.

Source: Rule 331-925-0050 — Facility Standards, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=331-925-0050.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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