The department
conducts inspection on tanning beds and tanning booths that
are available for public use in 13 counties in North Iowa.
Inspections are conducted to protect people who use tanning
facilities from unintended or over exposure to harmful ultraviolet
radiation. Ultraviolet radiation may cause eye and skin injury,
allergic reactions, premature aging of the skin, skin cancer,
eye burns and long term injury to eyes.
During inspections facility records are reviewed; proper signage
and labeling is checked; sanitation is reviewed; bed/booth
construction, maintenance, and design are checked; and customer
protection policies are reviewed.
The tanning facility is charged an inspection fee of $33 per
bed or booth up to a maximum of $330.
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