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. compliance with all applicable statutes, laws, regulations, codes and ordinances of the City, the Commonwealth of Virginia (including without limitation the State Board for Barbers and Cosmetology), and applicable federal agencies (including without limitation the Center for Disease Control). (3) Training and vaccination requirements. All permit holders shall be required to complete annual health education training in bloodborne pathogens, universal precautions, sterilization, aseptic techniques, first aid, and CPR. Training shall be as approved by the Health Director. Permit holders shall also provide documentation of hepatitis B vaccination (or laboratory evidence of immunity) and annual TB screening. (4) Floors, walls, and ceilings. All walls, ceilings and floors shall be a light color, maintained in a condition free of dirt, body fluids or any hazardous material and shall be smooth and easily cleaned. The floors shall not be carpeted, and neither rugs nor fabrics of any kind shall be placed on the floors. Walls and ceilings shall be painted a light color and maintained in a condition free of dirt, body fluids, or any hazardous waste. Ceilings shall be kept clean and free from dust and debris. Walls, ceilings or floors shall not be generally swept or cleaned while tattooing is occurring, except that individual and visible unsanitary debris items or conditions are to be corrected at the earliest practicable opportunity . . (5) Work station requirements. Multiple body art booths shall be separated by walls or wall-like partitions, and each body artist shall have an assigned work area. Booths shall not be shared during work shifts. There shall be sufficient work and counter space to maintain sterile fields and to separate dirty and contaminated materials from sanitized tools, instruments, and materials. Sharps containers and foot-operated waste receptacles shall be located in every booth and in the sterilization room. Sterilization shall occur in an area adequately separated from booths, patrons, and the public. (6) Animals, insects, vermin. and rodents. No animals shall be allowed, except for guide or service animals accompanying persons with disabilities; except that non-mammalian animals in enclosed glass containers, such as aquariums will be allowed in waiting areas and administrative offices. Effective measures for prevention and control of insects, vermin, and rodents shall be taken, including without limitation screened openings and automatic door closures. (7) Light, ventilation and dust. Adequate light, ventilation, and dust control shall be provided. . (8) Toilet and hand-washing facilities. There shall be adequate toilet and hand-washing facilities with germicidal soap and hot and cold running water, connected to public water under pressure. Hand-washing facilities shall also be equipped with single-use towels or mechanical hand-drying devices. Every booth shall have a sink, preferably with foot