# 77 Ill. Adm. Code 797.800: Section 797.800 Preparation and Care of the Body Art Area

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## Section

- **Citation:** 77 Ill. Adm. Code 797.800
- **Heading:** Section 797.800 Preparation and Care of the Body Art Area
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 77 PUBLIC HEALTH / CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH / Part 797 BODY ART CODE / Section 797.800 Preparation and Care of the Body Art Area

## Text

Section 797.800  Preparation and Care of the Body Art
Area
a)         Before
a body art procedure is performed, the immediate skin area and the areas of
skin surrounding the location of the body art procedure shall be washed with
liquid soap and water or a skin antiseptic.  If shaving is necessary,
single-use disposable razors shall be used.  Following shaving, the skin and
surrounding area shall be washed with liquid soap and water or a skin antiseptic.
The single-use disposable razor and washing pad shall be discarded after a
single use.
b)         If
bleeding occurs, all products used to check the flow of blood or to absorb
blood shall be single use and shall be disposed of immediately after use in
appropriate covered containers.  (See definition of "regulated waste"
in Section 797.100.)

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