Regulated Businesses
Businesses explicitly regulated by the health department include:
Cosmetology includes hair salons, barbershops, esthetician spas, and nail salons. The health department does not license individual practitioners in these industries (the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing does), but we confirm appropriate DOPL licensure and regulate the physical space and business establishments where these individuals work. Health department staff conducts surprise inspections and investigate alleged violations reported by the public.
Cosmetology Backflow Protection and Cross Connection Control Requirements
The health department does not license individual massage practitioners (the Utah Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing does), but we confirm appropriate DOPL licensure and regulate the physical space and business establishments where these individuals work. Health department staff conducts surprise inspections and investigates alleged violations reported by the public.
The health department regulates the operation of tanning salons and individual tanning beds in Salt Lake County, including enforcement of youth tanning limitations and parental consent laws. Health inspectors make surprise visits to tanning salons as well as investigate reported violations.
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- Food service (restaurants, food trucks/trailers/carts)
- Swimming pools (in gyms, health clubs, etc.)
- Vehicle emissions stations
- Waste hauling, processing, and recycling
Note that permits are not transferable; when a change of ownership occurs at a permitted facility, the new owner must apply for a new permit and pay all applicable fees.
For questions about body art, cosmetology, lodging, massage, and tanning permits, contact the health department at:
Business Regulation
Environmental Health Division
788 East Woodoak Lane (5380 South)
Murray, UT 84107-6379
385-468-3835 / HealthSan@slco.org