Environmental Health
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Licensing and permit payments are processed with the Department of Customer Service, located in the Clerk’s Office, Racine City Hall Room 103.
Environmental Health Division office hours: Tuesday, 8 – 10am; Wednesday, 2 – 4pm; or by appointment call 262-636-9203.
Body Art Establishments
The City of Racine Public Health Department – Environmental Health Division protects the health and well-being of body art establishment patrons by annually licensing and inspecting facilities. Body art establishments are those businesses which provide tattoo and/or body piercing services which may operate permanently, or temporary basis.
The following is required for licensing:
- Complete the required application for license:
Application for Lodging, Recreational Water, and Body Art License
Supplemental Questions – Body Art Establishment - Review the appropriate sections of the Wisconsin State Statutes and Administrative Code, as well as the Racine Municipal Code:
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Complete and submit a business plan to the Environmental Health Division.
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Pay the one-time pre-inspection /fee at the Department of Customer Service (Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue Room 103, Racine). This must be paid before any site visits will be conducted.
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A pre-inspection of the facility must be scheduled. Any violations found during the pre-inspection must be corrected pursuant to applicable state and local requirements prior to issuance of the permit.
If a follow-up inspection is deemed necessary, it must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
- Pay the license fee at the Department of Customer Service. The licensing year runs from July 1 through June 30, and the license fee must be paid annually before July 1 to avoid late fees. It is the responsibility of the establishment to ensure license(s) are paid on time.
Microblading
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has a Frequently Asked Questions document that addresses microblading.
At this time, microblading practitioners must follow the licensing requirements for tattoo and body piercing.
Additional Information
WI Tattooist and Body Piercer Information
WI Tattooing and Body Piercing Establishment Information
US FDA Approved Autoclave & Machine SearchOther Agencies to Contact:
Building Department
Joint Inspection by Fire and Building Departments; Occupancy Permit
Racine City Hall, 730 Washington Avenue, Room 103
262-636-9464For More Information
If you have questions or would like more information,
call 262-636-9203. - Complete the required application for license:
