Hair, Nail and Personal Care Salon Plan Review Application
Local health directors in Connecticut are responsible for ensuring salon safety through plan reviews, inspections and enforcing state and local health codes. This includes pre-operational inspections for new or renovated salons, periodic inspections to check for compliance with sanitation and operational standards, and taking action on complaints. They enforce rules regarding clean and safe facilities, proper disinfection, and may issue permits.
If You’re Opening a New Salon or Renovating an Existing Salon:
For Hair, Nail and Personal Care Salon Plan Review Checklist click here. Please read the checklist carefully before completing the application.
For fillable Hair, Nail and Personal Care Salon Application click here.
Once the application with required information is completed, please print, sign, date and deliver to Bethel Health Department in person or via mail in person or via mail to Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center, 1 School St., Bethel, CT 06801. You can also print, sign, date, scan the application and send via email to bethelhealth@bethel-ct.gov. Bethel Health Department will advise appropriate fee.
CT DPH Salon Regulation
Salons are regulated by the State of CT Dept of Public Health (CGS Chapter 387, CGS Chapter 368 Sec. 19a-231 and Public Act 19-117 Section 196 b.). The CT DPH also provides specific guidelines for practitioners and salons on infection control (requirements for disinfection, sanitation, and proper use of equipment and personal protective gear) and required inspections and inspection forms.
CT DPH Salon Infection Control Guidelines
Connecticut Local Health Salon Inspection Form Guidelines
Salon Licensing Requirements
Salons and employees requiring licenses must be licensed by the State of CT Department of Public Health (Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) Chapter 386 and Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) Chapter 387. For Licensing Information, please visit the CT DPH Website.
Other Resources
Manufacturers Equipment Specification - Example