Body Piercing Facilities

Body piercing, a form of body art, is the act of penetrating the skin to make, generally permanent in nature, a hole, mark, or scar. It does not include the use of a mechanized, pre-sterilized ear-piercing system that penetrates the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear or both.

Body piercing is an invasive procedure that presents the potential for infection. Not only can piercing lead to infections of the pierced site (especially if aftercare procedures are not followed), but it also has the potential to transmit bloodborne pathogens, such as Hepatitis B.

There are several body piercing salons in Volusia County that are licensed and inspected by the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County. These salons are inspected annually or more by both an environmental specialist and a registered nurse.

Training for Piercers

Florida Law prescribes the minimum sanitary and safety requirements related to the design, operation, and maintenance of body-piercing salons.

Operators and piercers (defined in subsections 381.0075, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-19, Florida Administrative Code) must be trained in infection-control procedures, prior to licensure of a body-piercing salon.

The following training courses are reviewed and accepted by the Florida Department of Health:

• Approved Training Courses

Body Piercing Salon License

• Application for Body Piercing Salon License
• Facilities Fee Schedule