Hampshire County Health Department

Child Care Facilities: (Family Daycare, Child Care Centers)

These facilities require a permit. Inspections are performed at least twice per year. In addition, child care centers also require a food establishment permit.

General Sanitation: (Schools, Recreational Facilities, Institutions, Lodging and Care Facilities)

These programs require a permit under the General Sanitation Rule. These facilities are inspected at least once per year.

Manufactured Home Communities

Manufactured Home Communities (formerly Mobile Home Parks) require a permit. Also any new community must be approved thru this department before any construction begins. Inspections of parks are performed at least once per year.

Recreational Water Facilities: (indoor/outdoor pools, spas, hot tubs, bathing beaches)

These facilities require a permit and are inspected at least twice per year. Most of these facilities require a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) to be at their disposal. Any new facilities must be approved prior to construction to insure they meet specification requirements.

Body Piercing/Tattoo Studios

These facilities require a permit. They are inspected at least once per year.