Section .0200 - Physical Requirements for Cosmetic Art Schools

21 NCAC 14T .0201          All Cosmetic Art Schools

(a)  Cosmetology schools must have the following physical departments:

(1)           Practice Department – a minimum of 200 square feet with practice stations to accommodate at least 10 students.

(2)           Clinic Department – a minimum of 1200 square feet of clinic floor with performance stations for performance of all cosmetic art services. Within the clinic area each school shall have:

(A)          48 inches of space from the center to the center of each styling chair, esthetics table or manicuring table;

(B)          24 inches from the center of the chair forward;

(C)          48 inches from the backrest behind the chair to any other styling chair, reclining or flat facial treatment table with leg support or manicuring table; and

(D)          at least 30 inches of space from the back of each styling chair, reclining or flat facial treatment table to the wall of the school.

(3)           Dispensary – a room or area to organize and maintain supplies, equipment for disinfection of all implements and a plumbed sink with hot and cold running water. All cosmetic art schools must have the required equipment to carry out disinfection procedures per 21 NCAC 14H .0403 and .0404;

(4)           Theory classroom – classroom with a minimum of 300 square feet including desks and chairs for each student.

(5)           Office – administrative office with a locking door for the secure and locked facilitation of student records and files. This office shall be outfitted with a locking cabinet, electronic office equipment suitable for scanning, printing and secure document storage and a minimum of one desk and one chair;

(6)           Reception area – a reception area for clients to wait prior to receiving services;

(7)           Break room for student use;

(8)           Restrooms for student, school personnel, and school customer use;

(9)           Locker or room for students to secure and lock personal belongings throughout the day; and

(10)         All stations as defined in Rule .0302 of this Subchapter must be numbered numerically.

(b)  Manicuring, esthetics and natural hair care schools must have the following physical departments:

(1)           Clinic Department – the clinic floor with performance stations for performance of all cosmetic art services. Within the clinic area each school shall have:

(A)          48 inches of space from the center to the center of each styling chair, esthetics table or manicuring table;

(B)          24 inches from the center of the chair forward;

(C)          48 inches from the backrest behind the chair to any other styling chair, reclining or flat facial treatment table with leg support or manicuring table; and

(D)          at least 30 inches of space from the back of each styling chair or reclining or flat facial treatment table with leg support to the wall of the school.

(2)           Dispensary – a room or area to organize and maintain supplies, equipment for disinfection of all implements, and a plumbed sink with hot and cold running water. All cosmetic art schools shall have the required equipment to carry out disinfection procedures per 21 NCAC 14H .0403 and .0404;

(3)           Theory/practice classroom – a room or area with equipment for theory training appropriate to both practical and theory learning including practice stations and chairs.

(4)           Office – administrative office with a locking door for the secure and locked facilitation of student records and files. This office shall be outfitted with a locking cabinet, electronic office equipment suitable for scanning, printing and secure document storage and a minimum of one desk and one chair;

(5)           Reception area – a reception area for clients to wait prior to receiving services;

(6)           Break room for student use;

(7)           Restrooms for student, school personnel, and school customer use;

(8)           Locker or room for students to secure and lock personal belongings throughout the day; and

(9)           All stations as defined in Rule .0304 of this Subchapter must be numbered numerically.

(c)  Each cosmetic art school must display a sign in the reception area meeting the requirements of this Paragraph. The sign cannot be smaller than 12 inches by 18 inches, with lettering at least one and one half inches in size and must read as follows: "Cosmetic Art School Work Done Exclusively by Students."

(d)  Each of the requirements listed within this Rule must be located within the same building with the exception of the theory classroom, which may be located in an adjacent building or another building within 500 feet of the main cosmetic art building and a proctored examination center, which may be located on the school campus. Theory classrooms located in an adjacent building or another building within 500 feet of the main cosmetic art building shall not be used for student practice.

(e)  All Cosmetic Art schools must post hours of operation per cosmetic art discipline and submit this information to the Board. Any changes to the hours of operation must be posted and submitted to the Board. A school shall be considered open by the Board when cosmetic art instruction, services, or performances are provided.

(f)  Cosmetic art schools may not offer student hours, practice, or performances unless they are in compliance with Paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule.

(g)  All cosmetic art schools must adhere to any federal, state and local government regulation or ordinance regarding fire safety codes, mechanical codes, plumbing, and electrical work.

(h)  All cosmetic art schools must maintain a ventilation system with temperature control. During school operating hours the temperature must be maintained between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

(i)  All equipment in cosmetic art schools shall be in working order; kept in repair; and installed in such a manner as to facilitate usage.

(j)  All cosmetic art school buildings shall be maintained. Maintenance includes the safe and working condition of the physical building, furniture, equipment and supplies.

(k)  All cosmetic art schools must maintain a bulletin board in sight of the clinic floor. The bulletin board shall be used to display at all times the Board Infection Control rules in 21 NCAC 14H .0200, .0300, .0400, and .0500 and the sanitation grade card issued to the school.

(l)  All cosmetic art schools must post together the school letter of approval, the school license, and all cosmetic art licenses issued to the teachers on staff.

(m)  Each room in a cosmetic art school must be labeled according to its assigned purpose.

(n)  If a school and shop are located in the same building, they must be separated by a solid wall of at least seven feet in height; separate restrooms, separate entrances and visitor reception areas shall be maintained. If a school and another business are located in the same building, they must be separated by a solid wall of at least seven feet in height; separate entrances and visitor reception areas shall be maintained. If the restroom is in a common area of the building a separate restroom need not be provided.

(o)  All schools and shops shall have separate public information releases, advertisements, names, and advertising signs.

(p)  A cosmetic art school must maintain space and equipment appropriate to both practical and theory learning, including desks, chairs, and station requirements so that each student in attendance has a location within which to complete assigned tasks. Each station or desk space shall be designated for only one student at a time.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-16; 88B-17;

Eff. January 1, 2012;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 13, 2015;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2023; March 1, 2022; September 1, 2021; October 1, 2019; January 1, 2016.