Hi nd2216,
The best sources for finding information and requirements regarding
barber shops are at your local Chamber of Commerce and your
State/Provincial Board. I don't know your locality, but I've used the
Pennsylvania's State Board of Barber Examiners' "Shop Equipment
Requirements" as a good general guide of "must have" equipment, and
added to that list after looking at other websites. Please check with
your state or province for your own local requirements.
>>>>>> Pennsylvania State Board of Barber Examiners:
10. SHOP SPACE REQUIREMENTS:
"If a shop does not meet the minimum space requirements, a space
variance may be requested. The Board will consider any reasonable
variance request. For information on requesting a variance, refer to
INSTRUCTION #13. . All shops must be separated from any other
businesses by permanent walls or partition and the entire shop area
must be adjoining.
MINIMUM WIDTH REQUIREMENT FOR ALL SHOPS = 12 FEET
NUMBER OF CHAIRS/STATIONS: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
REQUIRED LENGTH IN FEET: 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
11. SHOP EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
"All shops must meet the following minimum equipment requirements.
For each additional licensee, supplies and equipment must be increased
so that each licensee can practice in a safe and efficient manner.
One barber pole, or a sign...
A stand and mirror or the equivalent
One hand mirror
One barber chair which revolves, reclines and has a headrest
A sanitary headrest
A closed container for clean towels
A covered waste container for each chair
One covered soiled towel receptacle for each chair
At least one washstand for every two chairs
Running hot and cold water in every washstand
A supply cabinet for stock of towels and supplies
Seating accommodations for at least three persons
One clothes tree... the wraps of at least three customers
One cabinet or closet for mops, brooms and the like
One hair clipper for each chair in operation
Three razors for each chair in operation
Two shears for each chair in operation
Six combs for each chair in operation
One strop for each chair in operation
One tweezer for each chair in operation
One hone for each chair in operation
Sanitary towels for each chair
Two clean haircloths for each chair
Neck strips and dispenser
Sterilizing solution
Proper sterilizing equipment
Hair tonic, face lotion, cold cream and massage cream
Powder or liquid styptic
12. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Every barber shop must meet the following
minimum general requirements:
* Adequate lighting
* Sufficient amount of floor space (Instruction #10)
* Ample lighting
* Facilities for heating
* Proper ventilation
* Clean walls and ceilings
* Suitable flooring (hardwood, tile, composition, linoleum) in the work area.
* Readily accessible toilet facilities maintained in a sanitary condition.
* Running hot and cold water
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/lib/bpoa/20/barb_board/barber_-_changes_to_existing_shop_application_5-1-03.doc
>>>>>> Examples of required equipment
Accessories
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-11000
Barber Chairs
http://www.beauty-salon-equipment.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=52
Barber Poles:
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-1000
Cabinets
http://www.beauty-salon-equipment.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=76&=SID
Combs and Hair Brushes
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-0000
Hair Clippers
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-2000
Hair Cloths
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BBS&Category_Code=1-12000
Razors & Supplies
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-4000
Reception Seating & Display
http://www.beauty-salon-equipment.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=53&=SID
Shears
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-7000
Tweezers
http://www.williamsportbarber.com/ShopSite/supplies.html
>>>>>> Additional items
Barber Apparel
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-15000
Carts
http://www.beauty-salon-equipment.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=93
Floor Mats
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-14000
Hair Dryers
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-3000
Hair Irons
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-4000
Hair Vacuums
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-8000
Massagers
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-5000
Stools
http://www.beauty-salon-equipment.com/shopping/start.php?browse=1&cat=90&=SID
Towell Warmers
http://www.bowmanbeauty.com/store/shop.mvc?page=BBS/CTGY/1-13000
Kiddie Seat
Vacuum System
Fingernail Trimmers
Blade Grinder
http://www.williamsportbarber.com/ShopSite/supplies.html
>>>>>> Hardware / Software
Following is an excellent list of management options specific to the
hair salon industry (sorry, I couldn't find anything specific to
barbers).
Computers: Software: Industry-Specific: Salon_Management:
http://www.beauchamp.de/odp/odp.php/browse/Computers/Software/Industry-Specific/Salon_Management/
Additional Links of Interest:
Beauty Salon & Barber Shop Equipment by State:
http://www.infosourceusa.com/CAT/Beauty-Salon-Barber-Shop-Equ/SelectState.htm
History of Barbering
http://www.barberpole.com/artof.htm
California Salon/Barber Shop Requirements:
http://www.barbercosmo.ca.gov/formspubs/establishment_app.pdf
New Hampshire Board of Barbering
http://www.state.nh.us/cosmet/
§107. Minimum Equipment and Supplies Required for a New Barber Shop
http://www.state.la.us/osr/lac/46v07/46v07.pdf
I hope this helps to get you off to a good start and is what you were
hoping for. If you have any questions, please post a clarification
request *before* closing/rating my answer and I'll be happy to reply.
Thank you,
hummer
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