Questions & Answers
Q. Why is body art regulated by Public Health?
A. Body art is an invasive procedure in which the skin is punctured or
compromised. Contaminates or pathogens can invade the body through
punctured skin. Poor sanitation practices, such as improperly sanitized
instruments or lack of testing for airborne spores, can lead to infection
or transmission of communicable diseases such as
hepatitis B and
hepatitis C.
For more information:
Regulations, Operating a facility
Q. What should I look for in a body art facility?
A. Poor sanitation practices, such as improperly sanitized
instruments or lack of testing for airborne spores, can lead to
infection or transmission of communicable diseases, such as
hepatitis B and
hepatitis C. By asking questions and observing how a facility operates, you can
help reduce your risk for complications arising from body art
procedures.
For more information: What to
look for in a body art facility
Q. How do I open a body art facility?
A. A new facility must complete a license application and
pay the required fees before beginning to operate in Boulder County.
See: opening a facility.
Q. Where can I find more information about a specific body art
facility?
A. Boulder County Public Health provides recent inspection
records for all facilities licensed in the county. For more
information, see our inspection
records and consumer resources.
Q. Where can I find more information about body art in
general?
A. National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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