As a licensed operator of a body art facility, you are responsible for protecting the health of your clients by abiding by all state regulations. Please review the following information and resources, as they will be helpful in complying with these regulations.
Licensing Application & Renewal
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) must license all body art facilities before opening. All licenses must be renewed annually.
For more information on licensing and regulations:
- Opening a Body Art Facility
- Body Art Regulations
- To renew a license, please return the invoice you receive from BCPH and include the appropriate license fee made payable to “BCPH.”
Resources
Self-Inspection Checklist
This body art self-inspection checklist can be used as a general guide regarding what BCPH looks for during a health inspection at a body art facility.
Exposure Incident Record
Every time an operator at a body art facility comes in contact with bodily fluids (vomit, blood, etc.) or has a needle stick or other “sharps” incident, an exposure incident record must be filed. It then should be emailed to healthcp@bouldercounty.org, or faxed to 303-441-1468.
Bloodborne Pathogen Classes
Hepatitis B Waiver Form
Boulder County Public Health strongly recommends that all body art operators receive vaccination for hepatitis B, as they are at an elevated risk. If an operator opts not to receive vaccination, they must sign a Hepatitis B waiver, and it must be stored onsite.
Disease Prevention Guidelines
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) offers guidelines for preventing viral hepatitis in body art establishments.
