In this section
We minimize environmental health risks for the public.
Many of our programs are mandated in legislation by the Public Health Act. Programs include Environmental Health, Community Care Facilities Licensing and Tobacco Control.
If you have questions or issues related to environmental health, inspections or facility licensing, you can reach us using the health protection feedback form or through your local health protection office.
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Air quality
From traffic pollution in cities to wildfire smoke inside our homes, air pollut…
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Child care facilities
Inspections, reviews and applications for facilities caring for three or more c…
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Climate change and health
Adapting to unavoidable risks from climate change while reducing our impact thr…
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Drinking water
Drinking water inspections, advisories and reports help prevent the spread of w…
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Food Safety
Environmental Health Officers regulate the source, storage, handling, preparati…
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Personal service establishments
Inspection and assessment of personal service establishments, including estheti…
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Pests
Our environmental health staff can help you identify and control common househo…
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Pools and beaches
Pools, lakes, and beaches offer fun and healthy ways to stay active – but safet…
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Residential care facilities
Inspections, reviews and applications for facilities caring for three or more p…
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Sewerage systems
Ensuring sanitary disposal of waste and sustainable design of communities.
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Temporary events and markets
Inspections, reviews and applications for time-limited public gatherings and fa…
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Tobacco and vapour control
Reducing tobacco and vapour product use and ensuring retailer compliance with P…
Health Protection Offices
Health Protection Offices provide services to protect the public from environmental and everyday health risks. Health protection offices offer the following programs, such as:
- Child care facility inspections
- Community care facilities licensing
- Drinking water safety
- Food service permits and health approvals
- Pool construction permits
- Pool operating permits
- Pool water quality inspections and reports
- Recreation water safety program
- Residential care inspections
- Restaurant inspections and reports
- Sewerage systems filings
- Temporary events and markets permits
Licensing and permits
Beginning March 10, 2021, visit the online payment portal to pay your food service, recreational pool or hot tub operating permit fees online. All current payment options will also continue to be offered.
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Community Care Facilities Licensing
Community care facility licensing protects and promotes the health, safety and …
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Residential Care Licensing
Residential care licensing provides the required community care facilities lice…
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Food Service Permits and Health Approvals
The primary goal of Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) is to ensure food prem…
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Pool Construction Permits
The Pool Regulation requires a construction permit for building or any alternat…
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Pool Operating Permits
All public and commercial swimming pools, hot tubs and spray parks must have a …
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Temporary Events & Markets Permits
Temporary food premises and similar facilities at special events and food marke…
Inspections and reports
Facility inspections are conducted regularly and when complaints are received for food premises, pools, child care, personal services (such as hair and nail salons), and residential care facilities.
The VCH Inspection Reports website is also available, and is designed to provide information to the public concerning the results of inspections of regulated facilities in Vancouver, Richmond, North Shore, and Coast Garibaldi as well as the Bellas.
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Child Care Facility Inspections
Our Licensing Officers conduct regular inspections of child care facilities to …
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Personal service establishment applications and inspections
Information on inspections and the process and guidelines for applications to o…
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Pool Water Quality Inspections and Reports
We ensure that public and commercial pools and whirlpools are safely constructe…
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Community Care Facilities Inspections
Community care facilities inspections support the delivery of quality care in l…
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Restaurant Inspections and Reports
Environmental Health Officers regularly conduct restaurant inspections to ensur…
Services
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Child Care Facility Inspections
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Community Care Facilities Licensing
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Drinking Water Safety
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Food Service Permits and Health Approvals
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Health Protection Offices
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Personal service establishment applications and inspections
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Pool Construction Permits
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Pool Operating Permits
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Pool Water Quality Inspections and Reports
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Public Beach Water Quality
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Recreational Water Safety
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Residential Care Inspections
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Residential Care Licensing
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Restaurant Inspections and Reports
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Sewerage Systems Filings
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Temporary Events & Markets Permits
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Tobacco & Vapour Products Enforcement Program
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Tobacco and Vapour Reduction Program
