THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM
STANDARD LICENSING CONDITIONS FOR
SPECIAL TREATMENTS PREMISES
These Conditions are made under section 7(4) and section 10(1) of
the London Local Authorities Act 1991 Part II, prescribing standard
conditions for special treatment licences with effect from 1st April
2015
Standard Conditions for Premises Offering Special Treatments
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CONTENTS
OUR POLICY
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INTRODUCTION
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LEGISLATION APPLYING TO SPECIAL TREATMENT PREMISES
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INTERPRETATION
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CONDITIONS OF LICENCE
1.0
1.1
LICENCE CONDITIONS
TERMS OF LICENCE
1.2
LICENCE
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1.3
LICENCE HOLDER
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1.4
LICENCE CHANGES
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1.5
NAME AND TRADING OF PREMISES
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1.6
LICENCE DISPLAY
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1.7
SCALE OF FEES
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1.8
COMPETENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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1.9
HEALTH AND SAFETY
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1.10
FIRE SAFETY
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1.11 OPERATING TIMES
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1.12 CONDUCT OF PERSONS AT PREMISES
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1.13 CRIMINAL HISTORY
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1.14 PROOF OF IDENTITY
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1.15 PLANNING CONSENT
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1.16 INSURANCE
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PREMISES RULES
2.0
2.1
STATUTORY TESTING AND PREMISES LAYOUT
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
2.2
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ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
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2.3
GAS APPLIANCES AND INSTALLATIONS
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2.4
PRESSURE SYSTEMS
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2.5
STRUCTURE
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2.6
VENTILATION
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2.7
LIGHTING
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2.8
HEATING
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2.9
PRIVACY OF CLIENTS
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2.10 SANITARY CONVENIENCES
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2.11 W ASH BASINS
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2.12 SINKS
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2.13 SHOWERS
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PROCEDURAL RULES
3.0
3.1
RECORD KEEPING
PRACTITIONER RECORDS
3.2
3.3
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CLIENT RECORDS
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GENERAL RECORD KEEPING
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4.0
4.1
HYGIENE AND CLEANING
PERSONAL HYGIENE
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4.2
CLEANLINESS OF PREMISES
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4.3
CLEANLINESS OF FURNITURE AND FITTINGS
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4.4
CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT
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4.5
INFECTION CONTROL
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5.0
5.1
CONTROL OF WASTE
GENERAL W ASTE
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5.2
CONTROLLED W ASTE
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6.0
6.1
ANAESTHETICS
USE OF ANAESTHETICS
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7.0 REFERENCES
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (CIEH)
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HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE (HSE)
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PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND (PHE)
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HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (HABIA)
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LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM (LBBD)
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LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
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MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND HEALTHCARE REGULATIONS AUTHORITY (MHRA)
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OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATIONS (OFQUAL)
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8.0
CODES OF PRACTICE
CODE OF PRACTICE 1A: MANICURE AND PEDICURE
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 1B: ARTIFICIAL NAILS
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 2:
U V LIGHT TREATMENTS
ANNEX
3
CODE OF PRACTICE 3:
SAUNAS AND STEAM ROOMS
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 4:
SPA POOLS
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 5:
ACUPUNCTURE
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 6:
COSMETIC PIERCING
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 7:
BODY PIERCING
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 8: TATTOOING
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 9:
ANNEX
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ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 11: ELECTROLYSIS
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 12: LASER AND INTENSE PULSE LIGHT
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 13: FLOTATION TANK
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 14: FISH SPAS
ANNEX
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CODE OF PRACTICE 15: FACIALS
CODE OF PRACTICE 16: SPRAY TANNING
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 1 - HANDWASHING
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 2 - DECONTAMINATION
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 3 - USE OF ANAESTHETICS
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 4 - COUNCIL’S POSITION ON ADVANCED THERAPIES
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 5 - USE OF BENCH TOP STEAM STERILISERS
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 6 - CLINICAL W ASTE
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 7 - CLEANING METHODS
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 8 - LEGIONELLA
ANNEX
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GUIDANCE NOTES 9 - SPA POOLS
ANNEX
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MASSAGE
CODE OF PRACTICE 10: CHIROPODY
9.0
GUIDANCE NOTES
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OUR POLICY
Our aims are to ensure that only bona fide businesses are licensed to give special
treatments, and that they do not cause unacceptable risks to health and safety.
We want our enforcement activities to be fair. We know that most businesses want to
operate within the law, and we do not want to penalise people who are doing their best.
Therefore, we make a promise to people who we can see are prepared to make an effort
to comply with the law. If we find a problem, only in exceptional circumstances will we
resort to immediate enforcement action. We will reserve prosecution for occasions when it
is in the public interest, for example because the offence or the outcome was particularly
serious.
This Council has adopted the Enforcement Concordat, and we have an
Enforcement Policy to guide our enforcement decisions.
Anyone can see these
documents on request. Our officers work in accordance with detailed procedures that set
standards for the action they take. We also have a complaint procedure. If you are
aggrieved by our actions, please let us know and your complaint will be investigated.
To carry out our work as a licensing and health & safety enforcing authority, we have
properly appointed inspectors with the right of entry to business premises. We investigate
complaints about unsafe or unhygienic businesses.
We also carry out inspections
prioritised according to our assessment of the risk at each premises. When assessing risk
we take into account not only factors such as the nature of the work carried on and the
number of people who may be exposed to the risks, but also the standard of compliance
with health and safety law, which includes employee welfare, and our confidence in the
business’s ability to maintain proper standards.
You are expected to be aware of potential hazards connected with your business, and
assess the risks that may arise to identify any precautions you may have to take to prevent
injury or harm. There is plenty of guidance available to help you do this.
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INTRODUCTION
These Special Treatment Premises Regulations have been made by the Council to set standards
for the day to day operation of premises licensed for special treatment in Barking and Dagenham.
They are designed to protect the health and safety of the public and staff at licensed premises.
These Standard Conditions are applicable to all premises offering special treatments.
Their application does not in any way replace or reduce the underlying statutory duty of employers
and self employed persons to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc.
Act 1974 and any associated regulations and Codes of Practice which may be applicable to these
premises.
This information was correct at the time of writing this document and it is subject to change.
LEGISLATION APPLYING TO SPECIAL TREATMENT PREMISES
London Local Authorities Act 1991 Part II (as amended by the London Local Authorities Act 2000)
Regulations made by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council under Section 10(1)
of the London Local Authorities Act 1991, prescribing standard conditions applicable to all Special
Treatment premises located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.
INTERPRETATION
Unless the context otherwise requires:
The Act means the London Local Authorities Act 1991 (as amended)
Approval of the Council or Consent of the Council means the approval or consent of the
Council as licensing authority in writing.
‘Approved’, ‘accepted’ or ‘permitted’ means approved, accepted or permitted by the Council
in writing.
Approved arrangements means the arrangement of the premises, fitting, installations and all
other things in connection therewith as approved by the Council.
Council means London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council as the appropriate licensing
authority.
Escape lighting (safety lighting) means lighting, obtained from a source independent of the
general supply for the building provided to assist the public and staff to leave the premises without
the aid of the normal lighting.
Establishment for Special Treatment has the meaning set out in Section 4 of the London Local
Authorities Act 1991 (as amended).
Fire Authority means the Chief Officer and Chief Executive of the London Fire and Emergency
Planning Authority.
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Licence means a Special Treatment Licence granted under Section 6 of the London Local
Authorities Act 1991 (as amended).
Licence Holder/Authorised Person means a person who is responsible for compliance with the
standard conditions at all times that the premises are open for business.
Licensee means the person or corporate body licensed under Section 6 of the London Local
Authorities Act 1991 (as amended).
Management lighting means a combination of the approved escape lighting and that portion of
the normal lighting which in the absence of adequate day lighting is intended for use to facilitate
easy movement about the premises during the whole time the public are present.
Non-combustible material means material which is deemed to be non-combustible when tested
in accordance with the provisions of the current edition of British Standard 476: Part 4, or such
other material or combination of materials as the Council accepts as being non-combustible for the
purpose of these Regulations.
Normal lighting means all lighting, other than escape lighting permanently installed in those parts
of the premises to which the public have access. The term includes purely decorative lighting but
not lighting installed solely for advertising purposes.
Officer means any person authorised by the Borough Council in writing. (This may include officers
of the London Fire Emergency Planning Authority).
Practitioner means the person carrying out the special treatment and is an approved practitioner
as named on the licence.
Premises means any premise within the Council’s area licensed for special treatment and includes
all installations, fittings and things in connection therewith.
Public means any person other than a member of staff admitted to the licensed premises.
Special Treatment Premises means any premises in the borough used, intended to be used or
represented as being used for the reception or treatment of persons requiring massage, manicure,
acupuncture, tattooing, cosmetic piercing, chiropody, light, electric or other special treatment of a
like kind or vapour, sauna or other baths.
DISPENSATION OR MODIFICATION
a.
These Regulations may be dispensed with or modified by the Council in any special case.
b.
Where in these Regulations there is any reference to the consent of the Council being
required, such consent may be given on such terms and conditions and subject to such
restrictions as may be so specified.
c.
If the licensee wishes any licence terms, conditions or restrictions to be varied, an
application must be made to the Council.
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CONDITIONS OF THE LICENCE
1.0
LICENCE CONDITIONS
1.1
a.
b.
TERMS OF THE LICENCE
Licences are granted for a maximum period of twelve months.
The licence is personal to its holder. The licence cannot be transferred to any other person
unless the procedure prescribed in the Act has been followed, and the Council has granted
the application.
A licence will be issued in the name of the applicant and, for the purposes specified in
Condition 1 will include the names of individual practitioners approved by the Council.
c.
1.2
a.
b.
1.3
a.
b.
c.
d.
1.4
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
LICENCE
The licence cannot be transferred by the licence holder to any other person unless the
licence holder makes an application for transfer to the Council.
The licence is only valid in respect of the premises named on the licence. The licence
cannot be transferred by the licence holder to any other premises unless the licence holder
makes an application for transfer to the Council.
LICENCE HOLDER
The licence holder must be 18 years or over.
The licence holder may authorise a responsible person to be in charge of the premises
during opening hours
The licence holder/authorised person shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of
all persons using the premises.
The licence holder/authorised person shall ensure that no nuisance arises from the
business, e.g. odours, noise etc.
LICENCE CHANGES
The establishment specified in the licence may only carry out treatments which are
specified on the licence. If any alteration is required an application to vary the items,
conditions or restrictions to the terms must be made to the Council and accompanied by the
amendment fee. Amendments to a licence will include additional treatments offered and
different or additional persons administering treatments .
The Licence Holder shall at once notify the Council in writing of any change in the name or
private address of the licensee(s) or any other particulars of the company.
Any company (within the meaning of the Companies Act 1985 as amended) shall at once
notify the council in writing of any changes to the registered companies address.
Proposed changes in the trading business name of the premises licensed as a special
treatment establishment shall be notified to the Council in writing.
Application for transfer of the licence must be made to the Council accompanied by the
appropriate fee.
1.5
NAME AND TRADING OF PREMISES
The business shall carry out only the special treatments (falling within the scope of the Act)
for which the licence is issued.
1.6
LICENCE DISPLAY
The current licence must be prominently displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises
at all times.
1.7
SCALE OF FEES
A scale of fees for treatments must be prominently displayed in the licensed premises at all
times.
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1.8
a.
b.
c.
d.
COMPETENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
All persons carrying out treatments must be suitably qualified. No person shall give any
treatment unless both their name and the treatment to be administered are detailed on the
current licence.
The licence holder/authorised person shall ensure that all practitioners carrying out ‘special
treatments’ are suitably trained/qualified and evidence of such shall be submitted to the
Council for approval.
The Council will seek to verify all certificates submitted as evidence of competence. Where
verification is not possible, or the qualification claimed is not appropriate, the person
concerned may be required to undergo assessment by an independent organisation,
acceptable to the Council, to establish competence. All costs arising in this matter will be
borne by the applicant. In exceptional circumstances experience alone may be acceptable
as an alternative to qualifications for certain treatments.
Where a practitioner is exempt under the Act, then current details of their membership of
the relevant body shall be kept at the premises. A copy of membership details will be
submitted to the council at the time of application and a certificate of registration issued to
the applicant.
1.9
HEALTH AND SAFETY
There must be full compliance at all times with the provisions of the Health and Safety at
Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations made under it.
1.10
FIRE SAFETY
The business must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 which
includes carrying out and recording a fire risk assessment.
1.11
OPERATING TIMES
The Licence Holder must ensure that any restrictions on opening hours or days imposed on
the premises by the Council or specified in the licence application are adhered to.
1.12
a.
CONDUCT OF PREMISES
All persons concerned in the conduct of the premises used for special treatments must be
regarded as fit and proper persons to hold such a licence. In respect of this, the licensee
must ensure that no indecent and/or sexual acts are carried out at the premises.
Unless prior written consent from the Council has been given, the licence holder shall not
employ anyone to be involved in, or have an interest in, the running of the business:
Whose licence has been revoked, or to whom a licence has been refused on the grounds
that such a person is unsuitable to hold a special treatments licence;
Who has had an application for a licence under other legislation concerning treatment of
the public refused or revoked;
Who is not a fit and proper person.
Unless prior written consent from the Council has been given an applicant must have no
convictions within the period of 5 years immediately preceding the application to the
Borough Council, as specified under Part II of the London Local Authorities Act 1991.
b.
c.
1.13
a.
b.
CRIMINAL HISTORY
No criminal convictions in the 5 years prior to application.
You have a duty to inform the council of any criminal convictions obtained during the
licensing period.
1.14
a.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
All applications must be accompanied by photocopies of:
Photographic ID showing date of birth
Proof of address such as utilities bill
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b.
1.15
a.
b.
1.16
a.
b.
For all persons named on the licence
All original documents should be made available at the time of the licence application.
PLANNING CONSENT
All applicants must contact the Council's Planning Department to confirm whether planning
permission or consent is required.
The grant of a special treatment licence does not indicate that planning consent has been
granted by the Council for the premises to be used for such treatments. It is the applicant's
responsibility to obtain planning consent separately.
INSURANCE
The Licensee shall arrange for suitable Employers’ Liability Compulsory Insurance, if
applicable, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance covering the range of
special treatments offered.
The appropriate Insurances must be kept on the premises and be available for inspection
by visiting officers.
PROCEDURAL RULES
2.0
STATUTORY TESTING AND PREMISES LAYOUT
2.1
(a)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The electrical installation for the premises shall be inspected, tested and maintained in
accordance with the British Standard 7671. A Periodic Inspection Report shall be obtained
from a "competent person" at the appropriate intervals (e.g. up to a maximum of five years
or a shorter period as specified on the Report) and submitted to the Council.
The inspection certificate shall be signed by a person who shall be one of the following: (i) a professionally qualified Electrical Engineer;
(ii) a member of the Electrical Contractors' Association;
(iii) an approved contractor of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation
Contracting, or
(iv) a qualified person acting on behalf of one of the above (in which event it shall be stated
for whom he/she is acting).
(b)
2.2
(a)
(b)
2.3
a.
b.
2.4
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
An inspection and test shall be carried out on all portable electrical appliances within the
premises in order to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The inspection
shall also include fixed appliances used for treatment of the public .The tests shall ensure
that the electrical appliances comply with these Regulations and the relevant parts of British
Standard 7671
A certificate shall be submitted to the Council at the time of application (i.e. at 12 monthly
intervals) by a person described in Condition 2.1b above. Guidance about maintenance
can be obtained from the Health & Safety Executive.
GAS APPLIANCES AND INSTALLATIONS
All gas appliances and installations at the premises shall be inspected for safety at intervals
not exceeding 12 months by a Gas Safe Registered engineer, and an inspection report
obtained.
The inspection certificate/report shall be kept at the premises and made available for
inspection by officers of the Council.
PRESSURE SYSTEMS
Any equipment operating under pressure (such as autoclaves, air compressors etc) shall
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be inspected for safety by a competent person. All pressure systems shall be operated in
accordance with the current version of the Pressure Systems (Safety) Regulations.
2.5
a.
b.
c.
2.6
a.
b.
STRUCTURE
The layout, design, construction and size of the establishment and all equipment shall:
Permit adequate cleaning and/or disinfection;
Be such as to protect against the accumulation of dirt and contact with toxic materials, and
the formation of condensation or undesirable mould on surfaces;
Be robust, durable and maintained in a sound condition.
VENTILATION
There must be suitable and sufficient means of natural or mechanical ventilation, and
wherever practicable this should be direct to the external air.
Extract units must be positioned so as not to cause noise or other nuisance to neighbouring
properties.
2.7
LIGHTING
Lighting must be suitable and sufficient to ensure safe operation of the premises.
2.8
HEATING
The licensee must ensure that suitable and sufficient heating is provided and maintained
throughout the premises.
2.9
PRIVACY OF CLIENTS
Separate male and female changing facilities shall be provided where both sexes are
treated.
2.10
a.
b.
c.
WCS
Sanitary conveniences must be available for clients and staff
All conveniences must be ventilated (see above)
There must be an intervening ventilated space between WCs and treatment room
2.11
a.
WASH BASINS
An adequate number of wash-hand basins must be available and suitably located in every
treatment room or adjoining room and toilet facility.
Wash-hand basins must be properly drained and provided with hot and cold mains water
b.
2.12
SINKS
Provision for the cleaning of equipment must be made, where necessary, separate to the
requirement for wash-hand basins.
2.13
SHOW ERS
In premises providing body treatments involving the application of heat by saunas,
solarium, steam bath or other baths suitable and sufficient showering facilities should be
provided (or appropriately mixed) running water.
PROCEDURAL RULES
3.0
RECORD KEEPING
3.1
PRACTITIONER RECORDS
The licensee shall keep practitioner records for all persons administering treatments this
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will include the following:
a. Full names
b. Dates of birth
c. Home addresses
d. Qualifications
e. List of treatments offered by the practitioner
f. Copy of professional insurance for all treatments offered
3.2
CLIENT RECORDS
The licensee shall keep client records obtained by means of a client consultation before
each treatment and the following details recorded:
a. Name and address of all persons receiving treatments
b. The type of treatment given
c. The name of the person giving the treatment
d. Date the treatment was given
e. Assessment of any contra-indications
f. Informed consent of the client
3.3
a.
b.
c.
GENERAL RECORD KEEPING
Records must be kept on the premises and available for inspection for two years.
Suitable and sufficient, written and verbal aftercare advice must be given to all clients for all
treatments administered.
A record of consigned controlled waste shall be retained at the premises
4.0
HYGIENE AND CLEANING
4.1
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Any person carrying out a treatment must ensure that:
His/her hands are kept clean and washed immediately prior to carrying out any treatment
maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and shall wear suitable, clean and
appropriate protective clothing.
No person shall be permitted to administer treatments while afflicted by either a known or
suspected ailment, or being a carrier of a disease likely to be transmitted during treatment
(e.g. infected wounds, skin infections, sores, etc.).
He/she does not smoke or consume food or drink during the course of the treatment.
Any open sores, cuts, boils or other open wounds on the practitioners must be effectively
covered with a waterproof impermeable dressing.
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.2
a.
b.
c.
4. 3
a.
b.
c.
CLEANLINESS OF PREMISES
All internal walls, doors, windows, partitions, floors and floor coverings and ceilings in any
part of the premises used by the client and operator must be kept clean and maintained in
good repair and condition.
All hand wash stations and shower facilities must be provided with materials for the
hygienic washing and drying of hands.
Animals are prohibited in the treatment rooms.
CLEANLINESS OF FURNITURE AND FITTINGS
All furniture and fittings in the treatment area shall be kept clean and in such good repair as
to enable them to be cleaned effectively.
All tables, couches and seats used by clients in the treatment area and any surface on
which equipment is placed immediately prior to treatment shall have a smooth impervious
surface which is wiped down regularly with a suitable disinfectant.
Where tables or couches are used, they shall be covered by a disposable paper sheet
/towel or similar which shall be changed for each client.
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4.4
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.5
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.0
CLEANLINESS OF EQUIPMENT
A documented cleaning schedule shall be provided by the licensee and retained at the
premises for inspection
Where necessary, adequate facilities must be provided for the cleaning, disinfecting and
sterilization of work tools, equipment, protective clothing, gowns, towels etc.
These facilities must be easy to clean and have an adequate supply of hot and cold water,
where appropriate. Adequate storage for all items must be provided so as to avoid, as far
as possible the risk of contamination.
A licensee shall ensure that, before use in connection with treatment, any gown, wrap or
other protective clothing, paper or other covering, towel, cloth or other such articles used in
the treatment; Is clean and in good repair, and, so far as is appropriate, is sterile;
Has not previously been used in connection with any other client unless it consists of a
material which can be and has been adequately cleaned and, so far as is appropriate,
sterilized.
A licensee shall ensure that any needle, metal instrument, or other item of equipment used
in treatment or for handling instruments and needles used in treatment so far as is
appropriate, is in a sterile condition and kept sterile until it is used.
INFECTION CONTROL
Procedures for the decontamination, disinfection and sterilisation of equipment shall be
provided at the premises
Glass bead sterilisers, UV light boxes, hot air ovens and water boilers must not be used for
sterilisation purposes
Glutaraldehyde must not be used for sterilisation purposes
Autoclaves must be used for sterilisation where necessary. This must be strictly in
accordance with manufacturers’ instruction and with the current version of Medical Devices
Agency (MDA) DB2002. Checking and maintenance in accordance with HTM 2010.
See GN
CONTROL OF WASTE
5.1
GENERAL W ASTE
a.
Waste and other refuse must not be allowed to accumulate in the premises, except so far
as is unavoidable for the proper functioning of the business.
b.
Adequate provision must be made for the removal and storage of waste and other refuse.
c.
Closable containers must be provided for this purpose, which are appropriately constructed,
kept in sound condition, and where necessary easy to clean and disinfect.
5.2
a.
b.
CONTROLLED W ASTE
Controlled waste must be disposed of appropriately & not placed within the ordinary refuse.
Licensees must ensure that risks from it are properly controlled by developing suitable
systems of handling, storage and disposal of controlled waste.
See GN 6 - Guidance Notes on Clinical Waste
6.0
ANAESTHETICS
6.1
a.
USE OF ANAESTHETICS
No prescription only medicines (POM's) must be administered by therapists. All
injected anaesthetics are POM therefore no anaesthetic injections can be
administered by therapists.
Cream/spray based prescription (P) products e.g. Lignocaine-based and Ametop gel
b.
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c.
can be legally used as a topical anaesthetic by the purchaser e.g. body piercer or
tattooist. These can only be used where a detailed consultation assessing contraindications has been carried out.
Spray forms of topical anaesthetics e.g. Xylocaine are not licensed for use on the
tongue and are therefore prohibited.
See GN 3 – Guidance Notes on Use of Anaesthetics
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REFERENCES
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
HAIR AND BEAUTY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM
OFQUAL OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATIONS
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British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC)
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
British Association of Skin Camouflage
Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (SCP)
British Body Piercing Association (BBPA)
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CODES OF PRACTICE
ALL APPLICANTS MUST ABIDE BY THE CODES OF PRACTICE PRESCRIBED BY BARKING AND
DAGENHAM COUNCIL FOR EACH TREATMENT THEY OFFER
CODE OF PRACTICE 1A: MANICURE AND PEDICURE
CODE OF PRACTICE 1B: ARTIFICIAL NAIL TREATMENTS
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CODE OF PRACTICE 2: U V LIGHT TREATMENTS
CODE OF PRACTICE 3: SAUNA AND STEAM ROOMS
CODE OF PRACTICE 4: SPA POOLS
CODE OF PRACTICE 5: ACUPUNCTURE
CODE OF PRACTICE 6: COSMETIC PIERCING
CODE OF PRACTICE 7: BODY PIERCING
CODE OF PRACTICE 8: TATTOOING
CODE OF PRACTICE 9: MASSAGE
CODE OF PRACTICE 10: CHIROPODY
CODE OF PRACTICE 11: ELECTROLYSIS
CODE OF PRACTICE 12: LASERS AND IPL
CODE OF PRACTICE 13: FLOTATION TANKS
CODE OF PRACTICE 14: FISH SPAS
CODE OF PRACTICE 15: FACIALS
CODE OF PRACTICE 16: SPRAY TANNING
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GUIDANCE NOTES
GUIDANCE NOTES 1 - HANDWASHING
GUIDANCE NOTES 2 - DECONTAMINATION
GUIDANCE NOTES 3 - USE OF ANAESTHETICS
GUIDANCE NOTES 4 - COUNCIL’S POSITION ON ADVANCED THERAPIES
GUIDANCE NOTES 5 - USE OF BENCH TOP STEAM STERILISERS
GUIDANCE NOTES 6 - CLINICAL WASTE
GUIDANCE NOTES 7 - CLEANING METHODS
GUIDANCE NOTES 8 - LEGIONELLA
GUIDANCE NOTES 9 - SPA POOLS
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