Broward County Health Department: To promote and protect the health and safety of all persons in Broward County through the delivery of quality public health services
Environmental
Indoor Tanning

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The Florida Department of Health regulates tanning devices that emit electromagnetic radiation.  This legislation was approved in January 1993, and codified as 381.89(6) FS and 10D-112 FAC, later 64E-17FAC.

There are risks associated with over exposure to ultraviolet light from tanning beds and booths, as there are with over exposure to sunlight.  Tanning facility staff should advise clients about the maximum exposure time for the device they are using.  These employees must be properly trained and aware of emergency shutoff controls, protective eyewear usage and the cleaning and maintaining of tanning device surfaces.  There are more than 1700 tanning facilities, with over 7500 tanning devices that are licensed in Florida by the local county health departments.  Inspections are conducted twice a year to verify their safe and sanitary operations.

Federal Requirements for ultra violet (UV) light equipment are found in title 21CFR (Code of federal regulations) Section 1040.20.

Useful links:  Licensing, Code or Operator Training course information can be found at: www.MyFlorida.comLink will open in a new browser.

New or extensively renovated facilities require local plan review by Broward County Health Department personnel.  Applicant must supply the following:

  • Two sets of plans drawn to scale, describing the layout and construction of the facility, also showing the location of the tanning devices, the protective partitions, the position of the over ride timer control, and the location of the sanitary facility.

  • Applicant must also submit information about the tanning equipment supplier, manufacturer, model and serial numbers of tanning devices and lamps.

  • A written copy of the tanning facility operation and safety procedures.

  • The fee for this review is $50, cash, business check, money order, or credit card will be accepted.

For more information on the Broward County Indoor Tanning Program please call 954-467-4935, or to schedule a plan review appointment please call 954-467-4237.

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