Draft Of CRCPD Model Regulations

Unless otherwise ordered or approved by the Agency, each tanning facility shall be constructed, operated and maintained to meet the following minimum requirements:

(a) Physical facilities

(1) The following warning sign shall be posted in the immediate proximity (within 1 meter) of each piece of tanning equipment; it shall be readily legible, clearly visible and not obstructed by any barrier, equipment or other item present so that the user can easily view the warning sign before energizing the ultraviolet light-generating equipment: The lettering on each warning sign shall be at least 10 millimeters high for all words shown in capital letters and at least 5 millimeters high for all lowercase letters.

(2) Only tanning equipment manufactured and certified to comply with 21 CFR Part 1040, Section 1040.20, "Sunlamp products and ultraviolet lamps intended for use in sunlamp products," shall be used in tanning facilities. Compliance shall be based on the standard in effect at the time of manufacture as shown on the device identification label required by 21 CFR Part 1010, Section 1010.3.

(3) Each tanning equipment shall have a timer which complies with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 1040, Section 1040.20(c)(2). The maximum timer interval shall not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended exposure time. No timer interval shall have an error greater than plus or minus 10 percent of the maximum timer interval for the product.

(4) Tanning equipment shall meet the National Fire Protection Association’s National Electrical Code.

(5) There shall be physical barriers to protect consumers from injury induced by touching or breaking the lamps.

(6) Additional requirements for stand-up booths:

(i) There shall be physical barriers or other means such as handrails or floor markings to indicate the proper exposure distance between ultraviolet lamps and the consumer’s skin.

(ii) The construction of the booth shall be such that it will withstand the stress of use and the impact of a falling person.

(iii) Access to the booth shall be of rigid construction; doors shall open outwardly. Handrails and non-slip floors shall be provided.

[(7) Here insert references to other appropriate regulations dealing with health, hygiene, safety standards, including electrical standards such as UL, etc.]