FAQs - FAQs by Topic
Air Quality
- Besides mold, what other indoor air contaminants can affect the quality of the air in my home or business?
- Does the Health Department test for mold?
- How much does it cost for an indoor air inspection of my home or business?
- What do I do about open burning in my neighborhood?
Food
- Can I operate a food-service kitchen out of my home kitchen?
- Do I need to obtain a food license to operate in Johnson County?
- I am an event organizer and have ordered portable toilets for my event. Can hand sanitizer be used instead of renting hand-washing stations?
- I am organizing a temporary event and am concerned about providing water to vendors.
- The temporary guidelines say only limited food preparation shall occur on site. What does this mean?
- We are a not-for-profit organization. Do we need a license to vend food at our event?
- We are a not-for-profit organization. Do we need a license to vend food at our event?
- We are going to take part in a festival/fair. What do we need to do?
- We are participating in a temporary event and will have two stands. Do I need two permits?
- We have a licensed retail food establishment. Can we have a cookout/tent party in the restaurant parking lot?
- What is a temporary hand washing station?
Insects & Rodents
Onsite Septic
- Do I really need to protect the area where the septic system will be before constructing my home, as well as after installation?
- How can I prevent system failure?
- How long will my system last?
- How often should my tank be pumped? Is there a difference between pumping and cleaning?
- If I have a problem, what repairs can be done and who should do them?
Pools
- How can I help keep pools clean and safe?
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- How do I clean up spills of body fluids on a pool deck?
- What are the current Indiana rules governing Johnson County swimming areas?
- What kinds of diseases can I get from swimming in a pool or spa that does not maintain water quality?