Elyria City Health District -Plan Submittal Requirements for Tattoo, Piercing and
Permanent Cosmetic Operations
Name, address and Phone number of operation owner
Name, address and Phone number of building owner (if not same)
Location:
Must be commercially zoned – not permitted as household business
Operational: (a floor plan to be submitted)
Floors, walls must be impervious, cleanable (indicate materials made of)
Premises must be at least 100sq ft (indicate square footage)
Each room to be separated from waiting patrons by panel or door, provision to be made for
complete privacy
Minimum 40 ft candle of lighting
Tables and other equipment must be easily cleanable (indicate materials made of)
Restroom facilities must be available
Hand sink must be in close proximity to each operator
Forms to be developed and submitted:
Procedures on how to disinfect and sterilize non-disposable items
Log of all tests performed on sterilizers
Log of date, time and name of person or independent testing facility performing tests
Procedure for remedial action in event of failed test
Procedure to ensure general health & safety of employees
Written post procedure care instructions
Reporting form to be submitted to board in event of reported infection
Trainings (copies of certificates to be submitted):
Basic first aid
Bloodborne pathogens
Hepatitis B vaccination
Certificates or statements indicating experience/apprenticeship in procedures
Equipment (make and model numbers to be submitted):
Ultrasonic machine available to clean non disposable instruments
Steam autoclave – 15minutes @ 15lbs per inch/2500F
Note: for an artist or apprentice to apply tattoo or piercings they must provide proof that they have received
at least 2 of the 3 required doses of hepatitis B vaccinations and show proof that the 3ed dose is scheduled
The items listed above do not represent all of the operating requirements, just those items needed for plan
review. A copy of the complete tattoo rules of the State of Ohio can be obtained on the Ohio Department
of Health Website. The City of Elyria has additional requirements; those can be found in the Elyria
Codified Ordinances. As all proposed operations must be reviewed by the Board of Health, it is strongly
recommended that all information be provided to ECHD no later than the 20th day of the month to allow us
time for plan review and presentation to the Board in the following month. The Board of Health meets on
the 2nd Monday of each month. You will be notified in writing of the Board’s decision – an inspection in
required before authorization will be given – the license fee is $100 per year (non prorated) – the license
year runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 – renewal applications will be mailed in December.
Potential operators are reminded to contact both the Elyria Building Department and the Elyria Fire
Department for their plan submittal requirements.