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Programs

Food Service/Retail Food Establishments- Our office licenses and inspects all businesses involved in retail food sales in Shelby County.  These businesses include restaurants, groceries, schools, carry-outs, food booths at festivals, vending machines, food trailers, and retail stores.  We investigate complaints and possible foodborne disease outbreaks.  The Uniform Retail Ohio Food Safety Code is based on the FDA Model Food Code. This is continually updated to reflect changes in the Model Food Code.

 

Sewage Treatment Systems- Household sewage treatment systems for 1, 2 and 3 family dwellings are permitted and inspected through this office.  Inspections include location, type and installation of new, replacement and altered systems.  New surveys are inspected and given approval as possible building sites.  Sewage nuisances are investigated and corrected. Aeration sewage treatment systems are inspected annually to insure they are working correctly. Existing sewage treatment systems are also inspected for real estate transactions. Private sewage treatment system contractors are registered with this office to do work in Shelby County.  Check with this office for a current list of registered contractors.

 

Private Water Systems- Private water systems are permitted and inspected by this office.  Inspections include location, installation, and safety of the drinking water.  Private water system contractors are evaluated for the state.  Water samples are taken upon request to evaluate for bacteria, minerals, and possible contaminants.

 

Solid Waste- The Shelby County Transfer Station is inspected quarterly.  The closed landfill is inspected annually.  Infectious waste inspections are done annually at all registered large generators.  Tire storage sites are investigated and must comply with state mandates.  Nuisance complaints are investigated and abated.

 

Public Swimming Pools-Public swimming pools and spas are licensed to operate and inspected by this office.  Inspections include safe water parameters, safety equipment, filtering equipment, disinfection equipment, turnover rates, drains and signage.  Public spas are also evaluated for water temperature.

 

Manufactured Home Parks-Manufactured home parks are licensed to operate and are inspected by this office.  Inspections include proper spacing, possible nuisances, auxiliary buildings, sewage and water.

 

RV/Combined/ Resident Camps- Campgrounds and resident camps are licensed and inspected by this office.  Inspections include spacing, nuisances, swimming beaches and pools, living quarters, food services, sewage disposal, and potable water.

 

Schools-Schools are inspected semi-annually.  Inspections include playground equipment, lighting, water systems, sewage, building conditions, health and safety issues. 

 

Tattooing and body piercing- The health department approves tattoo and body piercing establishments.  Inspections include equipment, site, sterilization equipment and methods, and required paperwork.

 

Nuisances-Nuisances are inspected upon receipt of a signed complaint.  Nuisances may include garbage and refuse complaints, housing problems, air quality issues, insect and rodent infestations, lead abatement and sewage system failures.  Orders are issued to attain compliance.

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Rabies-Investigation is required on all reported animal bites.  The owner of the animal is notified of quarantine requirements.  A veterinarian must examine the animal after the quarantine to verify the animal's good health and update its rabies vaccination.

If the bite involves a wild or stray animal, the animal may be euthanized so it can be inspected by the Ohio Department of Health for rabies.  

 

Ohio Smoke Free Workplace- Complaints are made to Ohio Department of Health.  Investigations are made on all complaints.  Warning letters are issued, if warranted, or a fine may be required for repeat offenders.

Current News, Information and Forms

Housing

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home

Shelby County Minimum Housing Regulations

Ohio Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities- General

Tenant/Landlord Rights & Obligations- legal

Family Resource Guide

NEW! BEDBUG INFORMATION!

 

Food Safety

Ohio Fish Consumption Advisory

Food Service Operation/ Retail Food Establishment Application  See Environmental Health License/Permit Fees for current fees.

Temporary Food Service Operation Packet

2010 Food Safety Newsletter

Cheese Exempt from Date Marking

Facility & Equipment Review Guideline (for those wanting to open a food service/establishment)

Uniform Retail Ohio Food Code (3717-1 OAC)

2009 Cottage Food Rules

Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Foods

Daily Self-Assessment Checklist for Food Security

Example Food Label

Mobile Food Service Operation Questions and Answers

Summary Chart for Minimum Cooking Food Temperatures

Welcoming Guests: Training Employees about Food Allergies

Poster from foodallergy.org about food allergies (English and Spanish)

 

Private Water Systems

Disinfection Fact Sheet for Homeowners-Private Wells

Disinfection Sheet for Contractors

Shelby County Well Permit Application Packet  .

 

Sewage Treatment Systems

Important Sewage Treatment System Information as of 8-8-2007

Sewage Treatment System Installation Guidelines for Shelby County

Current Sewage Treatment System Regulations  

Sewage Treatment System Application 

SSCHD Sewer Connection Policy, 6/14/2006

Registration for Sewage Installers

Registration Form for Septage Haulers

Sewage Treatment System Service Provider Application

Aeration Sewage Treatment System Annual Inspection & Operational Permit Information

Links to Web Sites with Sewage Treatment System Information

 

Land Survey Information

Shelby County Land Survey Application.

 

Ohio Smoke Free Workplace Law Information

Ohio Smoking Law

 

Other Information

Environmental Health License/Permit Fees

Home systems evaluation - request form for sewage and/or water

Health Dept Programs, Personnel, Checklist, and Flowchart Handout

Public Health Nuisance Form

Shelby County Solid Waste Hauler Application

Temporary Park-Camp Application

Tattooing and Body Piercing Regulations

Staff

Kent Topp RS-Environmental Health Director

Rebecca Hart, RS

Ted Wuebker, RS

Jay Stammen, RS

Michael McClain, RS

Rusty Schwepe, RS

Last updated 2/19/2010 

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