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Rabies -902 KAR 2:070. Rabies control -Amendment Youth Camps -902 KAR 10:040. Kentucky youth camps Hotel and Motel -902 KAR 7:010. Hotel and motel code -Amendment -KRS CHAPTER 219 HOTEL, FOOD SERVICE, AND MOBILE HOME AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK REGULATIONS Public Swimming and Bathing -902 KAR 10:120. Kentucky public swimming and bathing facilities Sewage -902...
Building Plan Review
Health department environmentalists will review new buildings and alterations to existing buildings. Permit fees For new buildings, the plan set must include four sets of plans. One set must include a full construction and layout set, while the other sets may consist of plumbing only. Each set must be accompanied by a completed plan application...
Food Service
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department protects the health of our community through inspections of retail food establishments within our six-county district, including Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington. The LTDHD Environmental Program is responsible for the inspection of retail food establishments including restaurants, fast food outlets, grocery stores, convenience stores, bars, schools, Head...
Hotels and Motels
Hotels and motels are inspected annually. Areas of the inspection include safety, cleanliness, lighting, supplies, bedding, ice machines and laundry areas. Permit fees Bed Bug Information from the CDC Bed Bug Biology Bed Bug Resources from the EPA Intro to Bed Bugs Bed Bug Information from the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Mobile Home and RV Parks
Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks are inspected annually to ensure facilities are maintained, sanitary and safe. Follow-up inspections are conducted as needed. Permit Fees For more information about permits, contact the Lincoln Trail District Health Department. If you plan to purchase a mobile home park, please note that permits are nontransferable, and the...
Public Restrooms
Keeping public restrooms clean and maintained protects public health. Restrooms are inspected in response to complaints. See Kentucky regulation for public restrooms for more information. To file a complaint about a public restroom, contact the health department.
Public Swimming Pools and Beaches
All public swimming and bathing facilities are routinely inspected for water quality, safety, proper function, overall cleanliness and other items that may affect public health. Public swimming areas that are inspected include swimming pools, wading pools, diving pools, waterslides, spray pools, beaches, spas and therapy pools. For new public swimming facilities, plans must be submitted...
Schools
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department inspects all private and parochial schools serving kindergarten through 12th grade twice each year to ensure compliance with Kentucky school sanitation regulation. Inspectors check for adequate lighting, proper waste disposal, cleanliness, proper maintenance and safety throughout the school. Chemicals are checked for proper labeling and storage and the building...
Septic/Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems
Septic Systems Local health departments administer the inspection and permitting of onsite sewage disposal systems including septic systems. The Lincoln Trail District Health Department Environmental office provides inspections for septic systems in Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, and Washington Counties. Professionals at your health department help with everything from evaluating a potential site for your system...
Tattoo, Body and Ear Piercing Studios
Local health departments register and inspect tattoo, body piercing and ear piercing studios. Anyone providing tattooing or piercing services must be registered with their local health department and working in a permitted studio. Those registered as a tattoo artist or body piercer must also take an approved bloodborne pathogen education course. For the local ordinance...
Youth Camps
Youth camps are camps that provide recreation, education or vacation for five or more campers younger than 18 without their guardians. These camps may or may not charge a fee. Inspections Local health departments inspect both residential and day camp facilities to ensure compliance with state regulation. Inspectors check for overall cleanliness, maintenance and safety....
Private Water Testing
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department provides water testing for private water supplies, wells, or cisterns. The cost associated with sampling is $50. You may visit your local environmental office during normal business hours (http://lincolntrailhealthdepartment.com/contact/) to schedule an appointment. Water samples will only be collected Monday through Wednesday to ensure that the samples reach the...
Other Health Inspections
TANNING BEDS The Lincoln Trail District Health Department monitors tanning salons in Hardin, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson and Washington counties to ensure compliance with state law designed to protect the public from exposure to ultraviolet rays and to inform the public about the dangers of tanning. Permit fee Annual fee: $20 In addition to annual...
