Is it illegal to own a solarium in Australia?

Today it is illegal to operate a commercial solarium anywhere in Australia. There is no such thing as a safe tan – whether from the sun or a solarium. Tanning is a sign your skin cells are in trauma. Even if a suntan fades, the damage remains.

Why are tanning beds illegal in Australia?

In January 2015, commercial solariums were banned across Australia (excluding Western Australia, which banned them in January 2016) because of the serious health risks involved when using them. But even after the ban, many people, including Ali*, are going to dangerous lengths to achieve a tan.

Is it illegal to own a tanning bed in Australia?

Commercial solariums are banned in all Australian states and territories except the Northern Territory, where there are no commercial tanning businesses. Private ownership and personal use of solariums remain legal (and unregulated) in all states and territories.

Is solarium better than sun?

UV radiation from solariums increases your risk of developing skin cancer. Solariums emit UV levels up to 6 times stronger than the midday summer sun. They can also cause eye damage and immediate skin damage, such as sunburn, irritation, redness and swelling. A solarium tan does not protect your skin from the sun.

How much electricity does a solarium use?

Typically using 200W lamps that use an estimated 1 Amp of electrical current, the average 40-tube commercial sunbed uses about 40 Amps, roughly equivalent to 9.6kW.

How long does solarium tan last?

Generally speaking, a tan that was achieved through sunbathing outside can be expected to last 7 to 10 days before the outer layer of the skin begins to exfoliate naturally.

Are solarium beds illegal in NSW?

A ban on the commercial use of solariums will come into effect in NSW from Wednesday, December 31. It will be illegal to offer anyone in NSW UV tanning services for cosmetic purposes for a fee or reward. Offences will carry fines of up to $44,000.

How long does a solarium tan last?

From the last time you tan, your tan should last anywhere from 1 to 2 weeks. It will be more prominent within the week following the last session and eventually fade toward the end of the second week. You may get an additional week or so out of the tan, but usually not much longer than that.

What’s the difference between a solarium and a sunroom?

Compared to a traditional sunroom, a solarium’s architecture is more modern. These structures feature a glass roof and glass walls. Solariums can be freestanding, meaning they don’t have to be attached to the rest of your home. The intent of a solarium is to capture as much sunlight as possible.

Is it expensive to run a sunbed?

A ‘unit’ of electricity is 1 kilowatt hour, i.e. equivalent to running a 1000 Watt appliance for 1 hour, and costs around 8p. A 40 tube 200 watt sunbed uses 9.6 kilowatts so would cost around 77p to run for an hour.

Can you plug a tanning bed into a regular outlet?

All 120 Volt tanning beds with 16 or less lamps require a NEMA 5-15R receptacle (pictured above left) and a dedicated 15 Amp circuit breaker, while all 120 Volt tanning beds with more than 16 lamps require a NEMA 5-20R receptacle (pictured right) and a 20 Amp dedicated circuit breaker.

Is 10 minutes on a sunbed too long?

You are likely to see results very quickly, therefore you will not need to spend as much time on the sunbed to get results. Do not spend more than a total of 10 minutes in any one session.