Inspections of public swimming pools and tanning beds for Shelby, Monona, and Harrison Counties.
Permits and inspections on all site wastewater treatment systems, septic tanks, new private water wells, and heat pump wells for Shelby County.
Administers water well grants each year for Shelby County.
Investigates complaints about illegal or improper dumping, burning, dead animal disposal, burning of solid waste, discharge of sewage, etc.
Inspects property sold in rural Shelby County.
Radon information and radon kits available for purchase.
Assists in completing and mailing passport applications. No photo services.
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Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.
Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.
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Issues permits for construction or building projects. This also includes permits for signs such as billboards. Can also issue permits for the move of houses, street occupancy, zoning services, tower registration, family daycare registration, licenses for electrical, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing.
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Conducts inspections in tattoo establishments in Cerro Gordo County. Inspections are conducted to protect the public from diseases that may be transmitted from one person to another through unsanitary or unsafe conditions. People who get tattoos and their future contacts are at risk for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, other blood borne pathogens, and infections if proper procedures are not in place. During inspections, inspectors check sterilization equipment and records, facility and equipment sanitation and condition, artist procedures and sanitary measures that are used during the tattooing procedure, facility records, and after-care instruction and education. The tattoo operators are charged an inspection fee of $250.
Inspections are conducted for public swimming pools and spas at hotels, municipal facilities, fitness centers, apartment complexes, and other publicly used pools and spas. Inspections are conducted to protect the public from recreational water illnesses, swimming accidents, and drowning. Inspectors check pool records and signage, personnel certifications, water chemistry and sanitation, pool design, maintenance and construction, safety procedures, and equipment. Swimming pool and spa operators are charged a fee for the inspection. The fee is based on the type and size of the pool or spa.
Conducts inspects on over 350 food establishments in Cerro Gordo County. There are two to three inspections per year for most food operations in Cerro Gordo County. Inspectors look at the physical conditions of the establishment as well as the food handling practices of the employees. In addition, the department investigates food service complaints and conducts food sanitation training. Licenses are required for all food establishments.
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Provides permits for signs, construction of buildings, repair, additions, demolitions, move houses, street occupancy, zoning services, licenses for electrical, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing.
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Issues permits for the following, signs, billboards; construction of buildings, repairs, additions, demolitions, move houses, street occupancy, zoning services, tower registration, family daycare registration, licenses for electrical, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing.
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City government offices:
-- City Council (402) 441-7515
-- Mayor's Department (402) 441-7511
-- Building and Safety (402) 441-7521
-- City Attorney (402) 441-7281
-- Finance Department (402) 441-7411
-- Fire Department (402) 441-7363 (see separate listing)
-- Health Department (402) 441-8000 (see separate listing)
-- Lincoln City Libraries (402) 441-8500 (see separate listing)
-- Parks and Recreation Department (402) 441-7275 (see separate listing)
-- Human Resources Department (402) 441-7597
-- Planning Department (402) 441-7491
-- Police Department (402) 441-6000 (see separate listing)
-- Public Works/Utilities Department (402) 441-7548
-- Urban Development Department (402) 441-7606
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The Housing Inspections Division uses the International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments as the adopted Housing Code for the City of Cedar Rapids.
The intent of the Housing Code is to ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures, heating equipment, electrical equipment, sanitation, life safety, and other hazards associated with the premises. Minimum levels of health and safety shall be maintained by the owner, owner's authorized agent or operator as required by the Code.
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Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections.
Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.
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Landfill Division has responsibilities for both active and closed landfills; Douglas County contracts with Waste Management for the general operation and maintenance of the active Pheasant Point solid waste landfill site at Highway 36 and 216th Street.
Landscape maintenance and snow removal for various county offices.
Noxious and nuisance weed monitoring and control as required. Provides field inspection services based on the complaints received and to areas that have a known history of noxious weed problems. Random inspections are also conducted throughout the County's area of responsibility.
Permits and Inspections Division issues building permits and performs all inspections to assure appropriate building codes and zoning regulations are within compliance for the rural Douglas County area and the City of Bennington.
Planning and zoning.
Stormwater permit administration.
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