WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

How do I apply for a facility permit?
Download the Body Art Facility Permit Application, which includes a comprehensive checklist of plans, sanitation procedures, client forms, and equipment requirements.

What areas of Southern Utah require a permit from SWUPHD?
Facilities operating in Washington, Iron, Beaver, Kane, or Garfield counties.

What needs to be in my aftercare instructions, consent forms, and sterilization records?
Requirements are outlined in the Body Art Rules:

• Aftercare instructions: R392-701-11(14)(a-c)
• Client consent and disclosure forms: R392-701-14 – refer to example of consent form
• Sterilization records: R392-701-14(8)(a)

Where can I receive the required bloodborne pathogen and first aid training?
You can take any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-approved bloodborne pathogen course in person or online. First aid training should cover common emergencies, how to call for help, how to prevent illness and injury, and how to recognize medical emergencies.

Does the Health Department regulate piercing guns or piercing systems?
The Health Department does not regulate piercing guns or piercing systems. However, the statewide Body Art Rule prohibits their use on all parts of the body except the earlobes.