Institutional Sanitation & Safety

Location & Hours: 

City Hall (435 Hamilton St)

4th Floor

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About

The Institutional Sanitation & Safety program is dedicated to safeguarding public health within crucial community establishments. We focus on various institutions, including child care facilities, swimming pools, schools, and long-term care facilities, working to identify and address health and safety hazards.

For child care facilities, we conduct thorough inspections, ensuring compliance with health standards and conducting food service inspections without the need for a separate food license.

In overseeing swimming pools, we collaborate with the state and mandate adherence to Pennsylvania State Bathing Code, emphasizing water quality and safety.

Our inspections within schools encompass indoor air quality, proper chemical handling, playground safety, and food service standards, aiming to create safe learning environments.

For long-term care facilities, our routine inspections emphasize proper ventilation, chemical handling, medication storage, and overall structural safety, reinforcing the well-being of residents.

Our mission is to proactively identify risks, work closely with facility operators, and intervene effectively to mitigate potential health and safety concerns across these essential institutions.

Contact

Contact Information
Stevie Rose Wolst
Environmental Field Services Manager

Laws

Chapter 213 Child-care Facilities
Chapter 486 - School Sanitation
PA State Bathing Place Code

Events

No events are currently scheduled.

Forms

Child Health Report
Child Care Staff Health Assessment
Staff Tuberculosis Assessment Report for Childcare Facilities
Child Tuberculosis Assessment Report for Childcare Facilities

Resources

Child-care Licensing
Opening a Family or Group Home Child-Care Facility in Allentown
Swimming Pool Guide