1253 [ca]—schools of Cosmetology, Cosmetological Establishments and Satellite… — 2025 California Building Code

1253.1.1 Schools of cosmetology. The minimum floor space in any school of cosmetology premises shall be 3,000 square feet (279 m [2] ), not less than 2,000 square feet (185.8 m [2] ) of which shall be provided for the working, practice and classroom areas.

Exception: When the average daily attendance for either day or night school in a school of cosmetology exceeds 50 students for a period of three months, an additional 30 square feet (2.8 m [2] ) of floor space shall be required for each additional student after the first 50, which shall be provided for the working, practice and classroom areas.

1253.1.2 Schools of electrology. The minimum floor space in any school of electrology premises shall be 1,000 square feet (93 m [2] ), not less than 600 square feet (55.7 m [2] ) of which shall be provided for the working, practice and classroom areas.

Exception: When the average daily attendance for either day or night school of electrology exceeds 15 students, an additional 30 square feet (2.8 m [2] ) of floor space shall be required for each additional student after the first 15, which shall be provided for work- ing, practice and classroom areas.

1253.1.3 Satellite classrooms. The minimum floor space in any satellite classroom of a school of cosmetology or electrology shall be 1,000 square feet (93 m [2] ). Exception: For each additional student after the first 50, an additional 20 square feet (1.9 m [2] ) of floor space shall be required.

The floors in the toilet area of each school and establishment shall be of nonabsorbent material.

The minimum ceiling height of the practice and classroom areas of school premises shall be at least 9 feet (2743 mm) in height.