21 NCAC 14T .0302 Equipment for Cosmetology Schools

(a) The practice department in a cosmetology school shall be equipped with the following equipment:

(1) One shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water and chair;

(2) Visual aids; and

(3) One practice station to accommodate each student in the practice department.

(b) The clinic department in a cosmetology school shall be equipped with the following for up to 40 students in the department:

(1) 20 stations. Each station shall include one mirror, one electrical outlet, and one hydraulic chair;

(2) Four hooded floor type dryers and chairs;

(3) Four shampoo bowls with hot and cold running water and chairs.

(A) each side approach shampoo bowl shall be at least 40 inches apart, center of bowl to center of bowl;

(B) each free standing shampoo bowl shall be at least 31 inches apart, center of bowl to center of bowl;

(4) Two manicure tables and stools;

(5) One pedicure station that shall include a chair, a foot bath, and a stool; and

(6) One reclining or flat facial treatment table with leg support and a stool; and

(7) One facial vaporizer.

(c) The clinic department in a cosmetology school shall be equipped with the following equipment if there are more than 40 enrolled advanced students:

(1) One station for each additional two students;

(2) One shampoo bowl with hot and cold running water for each additional 20 students; and

(3) One reclining or flat facial treatment table with leg support or chair for each additional 60 students.

(d) Cosmetology schools that also offer the disciplines of esthetics, and manicuring shall be equipped with one additional station (as defined in this section per discipline) per two students and the equipment requirements specific to the discipline.

(e) The theory department in a cosmetology school shall be equipped with desks and chairs.

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; January 1, 2016.