§ 34-837. Piercing jewelry.

(a)

Size and quality. The client and body artist shall choose the appropriate size and quality jewelry before the procedure begins. Random jewelry shall not be used for the initial piercing.

(b)

Material. Jewelry used in piercing shall consist of a material rated by the ASTM or the ISO as being suitable for permanent surgical implant, such as stainless steel, titanium, niobium, solid platinum or a dense low porosity plastic such as Tygon or PTFE. Copies of the jewelry manufacturer's documentation, which verify compliance with standards, must be available for inspection on request. Solid 14 karat or higher, white or yellow nickel-free gold may also be used. Purity verification must be available for inspection on request.

(c)

Good condition. The jewelry must be free of nicks, scratches, or irregular surfaces.

(d)

Sterilized. All jewelry shall be sterilized in a medical grade autoclave, stored in sterile indicator bags, sealed and dated prior to use.

(e)

Jewelry for ear piercing. Ear studs or other jewelry designed for piercing of the perimeter or lobe of the ear are not appropriate jewelry for other body parts and shall not be used by body artists.

(Ord. No. 14-0057, Exh. 2, 1-22-14)