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LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT,ATTACHMENT A(1.) VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BASIC PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES TO BE ASSURED BY LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS Restaurants/eating establishments: Pursuant to§35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia,local health departments are responsible for X issuing,denying,renewing,revoking and suspending permits to operate food establishments. In addition,local health departments are required to conduct at least one annual inspection of each food establishment to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Food Regulations (12VAC5-421-10 et seq.).These regulations include requirements and standards for the safe preparation, handling,protection,and preservation of food;the sanitary maintenance and use of equipment and physical facilities;the safe and sanitary supply of water and disposal of waste and employee hygiene standards. Code Link-3_5.1-14 Hotels/Motels: In accordance with§35.1-13 of the Code of Virginia,local health department staff is X responsible for issuing,denying,revoking and suspending permits to operate hotels.The local health department is responsible for conducting inspections of hotels to ensure compliance with the Hotel Regulations(12VAC5-431-10 et seq.).These regulations include requirements and standards for physical plant sanitation;safe and sanitary housekeeping and maintenance practices;safe and sanitary water supply and sewage disposal and vector and pest control. Code Link-3_5_1:13 Wells: Pursuant to§32.1-176.4,and the resulting authority provided by the Board,local health X departments are responsible for issuing,denying and revoking construction permits and inspection statements for private wells.Local health departments are also responsible for inspecting private wells to ensure that their construction and location are in compliance with the Private Well Regulations.(12VAC5-630-10 et seq.) Code Link-32.1-176.4 Homes for adults: The local health department,at the request of the Department of Social Services(DSS),will X inspect DSS-permitted homes for adults to evaluate their food safety operations,wastewater disposal and general environmental health conditions.(22VAC40-80-160(B)(3)) Juvenile Justice Institutions: Pursuant to§35.1-23 of the Code of Virginia and the agency's memorandum of understanding X with the Department of Corrections, local health departments are responsible for conducting at least one annual unannounced inspection of juvenile justice institutions in order to evaluate their kitchen facilities,general sanitation and environmental health conditions. Code Link-35.1-23 Jail inspections: Pursuant to§53.1-68 of the Code of Virginia and the agency's memorandum of understanding X with the Department of Corrections,local health departments are responsible for conducting at least one annual unannounced inspection of correction facilities in order to evaluate their kitchen facilities,general sanitation and environmental health conditions. Code Link-53.1-68 Daycare centers: At the request of DSS will inspect DSS-permitted daycare centers to evaluate their food safety X operations,wastewater disposal and general environmental health conditions. (22VAC40-80-160(B)(3)) Radon Pursuant to§32.1-229,local health department may assist VDH Central Office with Radon X testing and analysis. Code Link-32,1-223. Summer camps/Campgrounds: Pursuant to§§35.1-16 and 35.1-17 of the Code of Virginia and the corresponding regulations, X local health departments are responsible for issuing,denying,and revoking permits to operate summer camps and campgrounds.The local health department is responsible for conducting inspections of summer camps and campgrounds not less than annually to ensure that their construction,operation and maintenance are in compliance with the Regulations for Summer Camps(12VAC5-440-10 et seq.)and the Rules and Regulations Governing Campgrounds (12VAC5-450-10 et seq.). Code Links-3.3.1-16,35.1-17 Revised 07/2018 4