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Body Art Facility Permitting and Inspecting
The Environmental Health DivisionThe act or process of dividing; state of being divided. protects the health and well-being of body art establishmentThe action of establishing something or being established. patrons by annually permitting and inspecting such facilities. Body art establishments are businesses that provide tattoo, body piercing, microblading, and other related services.
Body Art Facility Permit Process
- Complete the application. All fields, including the supplemental questions, must be completed.
- Complete and submit a business plan to the Environmental Health DivisionThe act or process of dividing; state of being divided..
- Review the appropriate sections of the Administrative Code and/or Racine Municipal Code for the facility type you will be operating.
- Pay the one-time pre-inspection/application fee at the Department of Customer Service (Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue Room 103, Racine). This must be paid before any site visits will be conducted.
- A pre-inspection of the facility must be scheduled. Any violations found during the pre-inspection must be corrected pursuantIn accordance with (a law or a legal document or resolution). to applicable state and local requirementsA thing that is needed or wanted. prior to issuance of the permit. If a follow-up inspection is deemed necessary, it must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
- Pay the permit fee at the Department of Customer Service.
- Note: The permitting year runs from July 1 through June 30, and the permit fee must be paid annually before July 1 to avoid late fees.
Microblading
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has a frequently asked questions document that addresses microblading. Practitioners must follow the licensing requirementsA thing that is needed or wanted. for tattoo and body piercing.
Other Important Links and Resources
Tattooist and Body Piercer Information
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Tattooing and Body Piercing Establishment Information
WI Department of Safety and Professional Services
Approved Autoclave & Machine Search
US Food and Drug Administration
Managing Household Medical Sharps
WI Department of Natural Resources
If you have questions or would like more information
Environmental Health Division
PublicHealth@cityofracine.org
262-636-9203
