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Public Swimming Pools
The Health Department issues permits and performs inspections for public swimming pools in Moore County. The inspections cover safety aspects and pool water quality to prevent the spread of disease and to protect the public's health. Seasonal pools are permitted and inspected once per year. Year-round pools are inspected twice per year. Plan Review and approval is required for any public pool prior to the start of construction. Pools must be constructed according to the approved plans or permits will not be issued.
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Tattooing
Businesses that provide tattoo services are required to have tattoo artists that are permitted by the Moore County Health Department. The purpose of the inspection and permitting process is to assure that basic sanitary requirements are met in order to prevent the spread of disease.
- How often is a tattoo establishment inspected?
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Inspections are conducted at least once per year. A new permit is required for each artist annually.
- Who issues permits for tattoo businesses?
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The Health Department issues permits to each individual tattoo artists within a designated location. Our office does not issue a permit to the tattoo business itself.