Orders and Regulations
Contra Costa Health supports businesses of all industries with the permits, regulations and processes they need to follow. We offer dedicated programs and resources to help businesses navigate the complex world of compliance.
Browse programs to find relevant information and complete key tasks.
State laws and regulations around tattooing, piercing and other body art are designed to protect public health and safety. Find applications, inspection guidelines and other resources to help body art practitioners comply with the law and be successful.
The California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program works to prevent and respond to accidental releases of chemicals. CalARP engineers review safety plans, audit facilities, investigate accidents and more.
The cannabis program ensures businesses are compliant with state and local laws. This program issues permits to cannabis businesses and delivery operations in the unincorporated county.
The retail food program covers any business or organization that sells or gives food or drinks to the public, including restaurants, school cafeterias, charitable food programs, and farmers' markets. The program helps businesses and organizations comply with federal, state and local regulations to ensure kitchen and customer safety. Apply for required health permits, review inspection guidelines and find specific information about different types of food establishments.
The Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) is a set of regulations that expands upon CalARP to prevent and investigate accidental chemical releases. ISO only covers facilities that meet specific criteria, and it enforces an additional level of safety and risk management requirements for these facilities.
The land use program makes sure wells and septic systems are safe and compliant. The program helps contractors and homeowners navigate the permit process and ensure that construction will not damage surrounding land or contaminate the County's groundwater resources
The medical waste program helps businesses or organizations that generate medical waste comply with laws and regulations. The program issues permits, conducts inspections and offers training and consultation. They also respond to public complaints related to medical waste and approve safe drug take-back programs.
Some construction projects, such as those involving food and recreational health facilities, require approval from Environmental Health before they can begin. The Plan Review team ensures that all construction or remodeling of these facilities meets health, safety and sanitation requirements. Find out whether your project requires plan review and what guidelines you need to follow if it does.
The Recreational Health program makes sure that public swimming pools, spas and other water attractions are safe and compliant. Learn your responsibilities as a pool operator, review the permit process and find safety guidelines and regulations.
Environmental Health helps small water system operators deliver safe, clean drinking water to residents. Find out how to stay in compliance with State requirements, including getting a water supply permit, monitoring water quality and maintaining an emergency notification plan.
The solid waste program works to maintain public health and business compliance. The program ensures solid waste is collected, stored and disposed of properly throughout the County. Review the rules and requirements for different types of waste.