Community Health

What We Do

If you are the owner or operator of a body art business, campground or pool, our team works with you to make sure inspections, approvals and permits are provided to help you provide the best service possible to our county and communities.

Contact Us

EMAIL:
Body Art & Campgrounds: KaylaLong@franklincountyohio.gov
Pools: Pools@franklincountyohio.gov

How We Help

Body Art

  • Ink pen iconWe provide a list of requirements to run a tattoo/body art business.
  • Ink pen iconWe inspect and approve all tattoo, body piercing, and permanent makeup/cosmetic businesses using rules from the Ohio Department of Health.

Campgrounds

  • Evergreen tree iconOur team licenses and inspects all campgrounds within our jurisdiction. One inspection per year is the minimum, but we typically inspect them several times a year as needed to ensure the parks maintain compliance with the Ohio Campground Rules.
  • Evergreen tree iconThe Ohio Department of Health (ODH) lists the rules for expanded camps and RV parks, recreation camps, combined and temporary park-camps.

Pools, Spas and Special Use Pools

  • Swimming pool ladder iconWe license and inspect pools, spas and special use pools throughout the year. We measure water quality standards that include disinfection levels, pH, alkalinity and other water quality standards.
  • View our pool inspection reports.

Welcome to Accela!

Franklin County Public Health is pleased to provide online access to services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to conduct day-to-day business tasks that previously required paper applications, paper building plans, and payment only by check or cash. This system will also provide secure payment by credit/debit card.

Accela Citizen Access

First time users need to create an account in Accela Citizen Access in order to register as a contractor, submit plans, apply for permits, or request inspections.

Accela How-To Guides

For assistance email AccelaHelp@franklincountyohio.gov