DDEPARTMENT OF LABOR & ECONOMIC GROWTH

                         DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

                             BARBERS

(By authority conferred on the  director  of  the  department  of  labor  and 
economic growth by section sections 308, 1105, 1108, and 1112 of 1980 PA 299, 
MCL 339.308, 339.1105, 339.1108, and 339.1112, Executive Reorganization Order 
No. 1996-2, MCL 445.2001, and Executive Reorganization Order No. 2003-1,  MCL 
445.2011.)


                        PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS


R 339.6001    Definitions.
  Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:
  (a) "Act" means 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101 et seq.
  (b) "Board" means the board of barber examiners.
  (c) "Chairperson" means the person  who  is  authorized  to   convene   and 
moderate a public body meeting on behalf of the board.
  (d) "Political subdivision" means a  county,  city,   village,    township, 
school district, or authority created pursuant to a local ordinance.
  (2) The terms defined in the act have the same meanings  when    used    in 
these rules.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991; 2003 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 19, 2003.


R 339.6003    Board meetings.
  Rule 3. Board meetings are conducted in accordance  with  1975   PA    267, 
MCL 15.261 et seq., the open meetings act, and are open to the public.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991; 2003 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 19, 2003.


R 339.6019   Rescission.
  Rule 19. All of the following rules are rescinded:
  (a)  R 338.601  to  R 338.615  of  the   Michigan   Administrative    Code, 
appearing on pages 3501 to 3503 of the 1954  Michigan   Administrative   Code 
and page 2198 of the 1961 Annual Supplement to the Code.
  (b)  R 338.631  to  R 338.643  of  the   Michigan   Administrative    Code, 
appearing on pages 1472 to 1474 of the 1960 Annual Supplement to the Code.
  (c)  R 338.661  to  R 338.668  of  the   Michigan   Administrative    Code, 
appearing on pages 1474 and 1475 of the 1960 Annual Supplement  to  the  1954 
Michigan Administrative Code.
  (d) R 338.2001  to  R 338.2054  of  the   Michigan   Administrative   Code, 
appearing on pages 2515 to 2520 of the 1979  Michigan   Administrative   Code 
and pages 239 to 244 of the 1980 Annual Supplement to the Code.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.


                       PART 2. LICENSES


R 339.6021   Rescinded.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991; Rescinded 1998 MR 5, EFF. 6/11/98.

                            PART 3. SANITATION

R 339.6031   Premises.
  Rule 31. (1) All premises used by a licensee shall be   maintained   in   a 
clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The premises shall be free  from  all of 
the following:
  (a) Dust.
  (b) Mold.
  (c) Mildew.
  (d) Insects.
  (e) Rodents.
  (f) Vermin.
  (g) Other sources of contamination or  potential  causes   of   health   or 
safety hazards or nuisances.
  (2) Floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, and  furnishings   shall   be   kept 
clean. Open windows and doors shall be screened to prevent   the   entry   of 
insects. Waste containers shall be cleaned and disinfected  at   least   once 
every 24 hours and shall be large enough to contain 1  day's  accumulation of 
waste.
  (3) Equipment and supplies for barbering use shall  be  stored   separately 
from storage for any other purpose. Soiled or used towels  or  rubbish  shall 
not be allowed to accumulate on the premises or in   adjacent   areas.   Used 
towel and rubbish storage shall not  be  adjacent  to   storage   for   clean 
supplies. Covered containers or cabinets shall be   provided   for   supplies 
which are not wrapped for sanitation.
  (4) Toilet facilities shall be furnished on the  premises   unless   public 
toilet facilities are reasonably available.
  (5) Licensed premises shall have stationary   washbasins   located   within 
the licensed premises. Each basin shall  be  connected   to   a   pressurized 
water system with hot and cold running water and  with   adequate   provision 
for drainage and disposal of waste into a public disposal  system  or  septic 
tank. In the case of  premises  where  a  demonstration   permit   has   been 
issued, the requirement for washbasins may be waived by  the  department   if 
the demonstrated services do not require washing or  applying  solutions   to 
the hair or face.
  (6) Licensed premises shall be in compliance with all  regulations  of  the 
political subdivision in which they are located and with  state  and  federal 
building codes, health regulations, and fire safety regulations.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.


R 339.6033   Tools and equipment.
  Rule 33. (1) Before being used on a patron, tools and  equipment  used  for 
barbering shall be wiped clean and sanitized  using  1   of   the   following 
methods:
  (a) Exposure to ultraviolet light at a  distance  of  not   more   than   8 
inches for not less than  2  minutes  from  a  germicidal   lamp   which   is 
satisfactory to the department of public health and which has  a  strength of 
not less than 15 watts. Tools sanitized  in  this  manner   shall   be   kept 
mechanically clean.
  (b) Thoroughly washing the equipment in a detergent  solution  and  placing 
the rinsed equipment in a container holding a chemical  sanitizing  agent.
Chemical sanitizing agents acceptable for such uses  are   those   registered 
for use  in  interstate  commerce  by  the  United   States   department   of 
agriculture. After sanitizing, the equipment shall be stored  in  a   covered 
container.
  (c) Sharp-edged tools shall be wiped with a 70% alcohol solution.
  (2) When not in use, equipment shall be stored  in   drawers   or   covered 
containers.
  (3) Equipment shall be maintained in good working order.
  (4) The reuse of unsanitized finger bowls, common  powder   puffs,   common 
sponges, and paper and cotton items is prohibited.  Such   items   shall   be 
sanitized before reuse or shall be discarded.
  (5) Small items of equipment, including combs,  brushes,  rollers,   clips, 
pins,  head  coverings,  caps,  permanent  waving   rods,   protectors,   and 
supplies, shall be maintained in a sanitary condition, shall  be  stored   in 
covered containers,  and,  to  minimize  the   possibility   of   accidental, 
unsanitized reuse, shall not be carried about between work   areas   on   the 
person of a licensee.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.


R 339.6035   Use  or  storage  of  certain  items  prohibited;   use   of
  astringent to stop bleeding.
  Rule 35. (1) The use or storage on licensed premises  of  styptic  pencils, 
lump alum, or drops, washes, and treatments of the eyes is prohibited.
  (2) Only powdered or liquid astringent applied on a clean towel, cotton, or 
gauze may be used to stop bleeding.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.


R 339.6037   Patron protection.
  Rule 37. (1) A clean, fresh paper or cloth towel shall be  used  for   each 
patron.
  (2) A headrest of a barber chair shall  be  covered   with   clean,   fresh 
paper or cloth before use by each patron.
  (3) A hair cloth or cape shall be used on each patron.   A   clean,   fresh 
towel or sanitary paper or cloth neck strip shall  be   placed   around   the 
neck to prevent the hair cloth or cape from touching the skin.
  (4) After being used on a patron, a towel shall be immediately placed in  a 
covered container with a hinged door or lid.
  (5) Creams and other semisolid substances shall be covered  when   not   in 
use and shall be removed from their containers with   spatulas.   Fluids   or 
powders used on a patron shall be applied from  a   bottle   or   shaker-type 
dispenser.
  (6) A licensee shall wash his or her hands before   serving   each   patron 
and  shall  make  all  reasonable  attempts  to  prevent   the   spread    of 
communicable diseases or skin lesions.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.


R 339.6039    Blood Spill Procedures.
  Rule 39.  (1) A licensee, barber shop  owner,  instructor,   student,    or 
barber school owner shall comply with all of the following  provisions  if  a
 blood spill occurs:
  (a) Temporarily suspend the service being performed.
  (b) Provide the patron or other person who is  bleeding    with    adequate 
first aid supplies so that the bleeding can be stopped and the wound covered.
  (c) Sterilize any equipment,  implements,  or  tools  which    have    come 
into contact with the blood spill.
  (d) Immediately discard porous materials or supplies  which    have    come 
into contact with a blood spill.
  (e) Immediately clean floors, counters, chairs, or other  durable  surfaces 
in the area of the blood spill with a  sodium  hypochlorite  solution,   such 
as household bleach, or other hospital-grade disinfectant.
  (f) Dispose of blood spill waste in clearly labeled  leakproof   containers 
or bags.
  (2) A licensee,  student,  or  instructor  shall  not   perform    services 
or demonstrations on a patron until all  bleeding  has   ceased    and    all 
wounds covered.  A licensee, student, or instructor  shall  keep   an    open 
sore,  cut, burn, or other injury on patrons or on themselves covered at  all 
times  when performing services or demonstrations.

  History: 2003 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 19, 2003.


                          PART 4. BARBER COLLEGES


R  339.6041   Construction standards and required equipment.
  Rule 41. (1) A barber college shall provide for all of the following:
  (a) A classroom.
  (b) A practical training room.
  (c) A separate student locker area.
  (d) Separate lavatory facilities for men and women, with   hot   and   cold 
running water and a connected drain.
All rooms shall have adequate ventilation and lighting.
  (2) A classroom shall be equipped with all of the following:
  (a) Sufficient desk chairs for all students in attendance.
  (b) One chalkboard that is not less than 6 feet by 3 1/2 feet  in  size.
  (c) One chart of the skin and hair.
  (d) One standard dictionary and 1 illustrated medical dictionary.
The wall chart shall be large enough to be  seen  from  the   back   of   the 
classroom. The classroom shall have sufficient  space  to   meet   the   fire 
safety regulations of the political subdivision.
  (3) The practical training room  shall  be  equipped  with   all   of   the 
following:
  (a) Sufficient practical training stations  so  that   students   are   not 
required to share a station during practical training periods.
  (b) Tile, first-grade linoleum, or other board-approved floor  covering.
  (c) Ample lamps and  vibrators  to  give   demonstrations   in   scientific 
treatment as provided in the curriculum.
  (d) Ample supplies of steamers, sources  of  lather,   and   clean   towels 
provided by the college for the proper performance  of   services   by   each 
student.
  (4) The practical  training  room  may  be  equipped  with   any   of   the 
following optional equipment for practical training:
  (a) A cash register.
  (b) A sales counter.
  (c) A reception counter.
  (d) A hair analysis machine.
  (e) Skin care equipment.
  (5) A practical training station shall  be  equipped  with   all   of   the 
following:
  (a) A barber chair that is in mechanical working  order,  easily   cleaned, 
and not less than 6 feet from the  next  chair,  when   measured   from   the 
center of one chair base to the center of the next chair base.
  (b) One storage cabinet for tools, clean towels, and hair cloths.
  (c) One electric sterilizer.
  (d) One approved soiled towel container with a hinged lid or door.
  (e) One complete set of the customary barber tools.
  (6) A barber college shall indicate to the public that it   is   a   barber 
college by a sign, with letters that are not less than 6  inches  in  height, 
that includes the words "barber school" or "barber college." A sign  shall be 
displayed indicating that the work  performed  in  the  barber   college   is 
primarily performed by students.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991; 1994 MR 10, Eff. Nov. 10, 1994.


R 339.6045  Student conduct; education requirements.
  Rule 45. (1) A barber college shall not permit a  student  to  work  on  a 
public patron in a barber college until he or she presents a student  license 
issued to the student.  A  student  shall  comply  strictly  with  the  rules 
governing barbers and barbershops in this state.
  (2) For the purpose  of  meeting  the  equivalent  tenth  grade  education 
requirement as used in the act, the department shall accept a score of 39  or 
higher, before January, 2002, or, for tests administered in January, 2002  or 
later, 390 or higher using the general educational development (GED) test, or 
the ability to  benefit  (ATB)  basic  skills  tests  approved  by  the  U.S. 
department of education as constituting prima facie evidence  of  equivalence 
to a tenth grade education.
  (3) For the purpose of meeting the  requirements  of  graduation  from  an 
accredited high school as used  in  the  act,  the  department  shall  accept 
successful completion of the general educational development  (GED)  test  or 
the ability to benefit (ATB) scholastic  level  exam  as  constituting  prima 
facie evidence of demonstrating equivalence to a high school diploma.
  (4) Information about the general  educational  development  certification 
(GED) test is available from the Michigan Department of  Labor  and  Economic 
Growth, GED Testing,  Victor  Office  Center-3RD  FLOOR,  201  N.  Washington 
Square, Lansing MI 48913, telephone:  517/373-1692.   Information  about  the 
ability to benefit basic skills tests (WBST)  is  avaiIable  from  Wonderlic, 
Inc., 1795 N. Butterfield Road, Libertyville IL 60048-1238. Telephone:   toll 
free   877/568-5791   or    local:     847/247-2530.     Internet    address: 
www.wonderlic.com.
  (5) The department may renew a student license on behalf of the board  for 
more than 1 additional year, upon student submission of reasons  satisfactory 
to the department.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991; 2003 MR 17, Eff. Sept. 19, 2003; 
2006 MR 4, Eff. Feb. 22, 2006.


R  339.6047   Barber college; curriculum.
  Rule 47. A barber college shall follow a curriculum   of   instruction   in 
barbering in accordance with the following  schedule,  but   may   vary   the 
curriculum within 10% of the hours for  each  subject   specified   in   this 
rule:
         Theory  Practical
  Topic       Hours   Hours
  (a) Orientation: .................................... 10
  (i) History of barbering profession.
  (ii) Implements of barbering profession.
  (b) Safety and sanitation: .......................... 60  ..........  50
  (i) General (basic first aid, work stations).
  (ii) Bacteriology and diseases of hair, scalp,
  skin, nails, and glands.
  (iii) Implements (sanitation, maintenance, care).
  (iv) Laws and rules governing safety and sanitation.
  (c) Client services: ................................ 30 ..........These
  (i) Composition, structure, function of         activities
  skin, hair, head, face, and neck.          shall be
  (ii) Analysis of bone structure, skin, and hair.        performed
  (iii) Determination of services desired by client.        as part of
  (iv) Examination of client (identifying disorders       activities
  and diseases), referral for medical treatment.                     specified
  (v)  Recommending  services  and    follow-up    maintenance.            in 
subdivisions              (d), (e), and (f) of              this rule.
  (d) Haircut  and  shave:  ...........................  60  ........1,000
  (i) Hair cutting.
  (ii) Hair styling.
  (iii) Razor honing and stropping.
  (iv) Shaving and beard trimming.
  (e) Chemical services: .............................. 45 ..........  350
  (i) Shampooing and conditioning hair.
  (ii) Hair waving and relaxing.
  (iii) Hair coloring and lightening.
  (f) Secondary services: ............................. 20 ..........  250
  (i) Skin care (facials, massage, and therapy).
  (ii) Hair and scalp treatments (preparations,
  massage, and therapy).
  (iii) Selling and servicing hairpieces.
  (g) Laws, rules, and regulations: ................... 10
  (i) Governing the barber.
  (ii) Governing the barbershop.
  (h) Business management:..............................15...............100
  (i) Ethics.
  (ii) Merchandising.
  (iii) Bookkeeping.
  (iv) Taxes.
  (v) Insurances.

                                                         250           1,750

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.


R  339.6049   Records.
  Rule 49. (1) A barber college shall keep records of students which shall be 
maintained for not less than 7  years  after  termination  of  training.  The 
records shall contain all of the following information:
  (a) A summary of the student's attendance record.
  (b) A summary of the student's training.
  (c) The date of the student's enrollment.
  (d) A copy of the student's contract.
  (e) The student's final grades and graduation date.
  (2) A barber college shall keep  temporary  records   of   students   which 
shall be maintained until the termination  of  training   and   which   shall 
include all of the following information:
  (a) The daily attendance record.
  (b) A record  of  the  types  of  services   and   practical   applications 
performed.
  (c) Progress records.
  (3) A barber  college  shall  keep  a  monthly  record   of   all   student 
enrollment. A report shall be sent to the  department  on   or   before   the 
tenth day of  the  following  month  containing  each   student's   name   in 
alphabetical order, each student's accumulated hours of  credit,   and   each 
student's status as a  full-time,  part-time,  night   class,   or   brush-up 
student. A copy of each month's report shall be posted   in   a   conspicuous 
location in the barber college.

  History:  1991 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 15, 1991.
 
R 339.6051  School Examinations.
  Rule 51  (1)  A barber college shall administer final theory and practical 
examinations on all curriculum subjects to students, and shall certify to the 
department, or its designees, those students who pass the examinations.  
  
  History: 2006 MR 4, Eff. Feb. 22, 2006.