[1971 Code § BH2-1]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Administrative
Code of the Board of Health of the Township of Lakewood and is herein
referred to as the Code.
[1971 Code § BH2-2.1]
There shall be a Board of Health as established in Chapter 2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Lakewood.
[1971 Code § BH2-2.2]
The Board of Health shall be appointed by the Township Committee
for a term of four years.
[1971 Code § BH2-3]
a.
Job Requirements.
1.
Possession of a valid sanitary inspector license issued by the New
Jersey State Department of Health.
2.
A minimum of 10 years experience in performing sanitary inspection
work involving the enforcement of relevant public health laws.
3.
A minimum of nine years of full-time paid supervisory experience
in a public health agency with at least three years as principal sanitary
inspector.
4.
Thorough knowledge of modern theory, principles and practices of
environmental sanitation and of the laws and regulations pertaining
to public health.
b.
Job Duties: Planning, development and evaluation of environmental
health policies and programs; attendance at Municipal Board of Health
meetings; supervision of personnel engaged in the enforcement of public
health laws, regulations and ordinances; inspection and supervision
of water supplies, sewage disposal facilities, retail food establishments,
food processing plants, recreational facilities, swimming pools, beaches,
camps and other environmental services to ensure compliance with public
health laws; evaluation and recommendations as to local health ordinances
and regulations; determination of local health problems by conducting
and analyzing surveys; development and maintenance of harmonious relations
with governmental and professional civic groups; attendance at the
meetings of such groups and explanation of the purpose, functions
and responsibility of the public Health Department; assistance in
the recruitment and selection of personnel; ordering necessary equipment
to effectively carry out duties; preparation of reports containing
findings, conclusions and recommendations; establishment and maintenance
of public records and files; preparation of correspondence on environmental
matters with agencies or the news media; conducting health fairs,
rabies clinics, various immunization clinics and holding seminars/workshops
for food establishments and their employees; attending pertinent public
health seminars/workshops as a means of continuous education.
c.
Definition. The Environmental Health Coordinator shall be under the
direction of the Board of Health. The Environmental Health Coordinator
shall perform the sanitary inspection work involving the enforcement
of relevant public health laws within the Township. The Environmental
Health Coordinator shall direct all other sanitary inspectors and
shall also do related work as required.
d.
Compensation. The salary of the Environmental Health Coordinator
shall be established by the annual Salary Ordinance.
[1971 Code § BH2-4]
Whenever the Sanitary Inspector of the Board of Health finds
that the public safety will not permit delay, he may exercise one
or more of the following powers without having to resort to legal
proceedings and without the necessity of giving notice or holding
any hearing which would otherwise be required under any provisions
of this Revision.
a.
Power to Prevent the Sale of Food. The Sanitary Inspector may prohibit
the importation into the Township or sale of any food, drink or other
item intended for human consumption or use from a source suspected
of being infected, contaminated, unsanitary, unhealthy or dangerous.
b.
Power to Seize and Destroy Unwholesome Food. The Sanitary Inspector
may order the seizure and destruction of any food, drink or other
item intended for human consumption which is dangerous or likely to
cause sickness or injury to consumers.
The Board of Health, its agents and employees shall have the
right to inspect any premises in the Township upon reasonable belief
that any provision of this Revision is being violated, or if the inspection
is part of a regular program of inspection.
[1971 Code § BH2-5.2]
If the owner or occupant of any premises refuses to permit entry
for the purpose of inspection, the Board of Health may apply to the
Municipal Judge of the Township for a search warrant. The application
shall be based upon an affidavit setting forth that the inspection
is part of a regular program of inspection or that conditions and
circumstances provide a reasonable basis for believing that a nuisance
or unsanitary or unhealthy condition exists on the premises. If the
Judge is satisfied as to the matters set forth in the affidavit, he
shall authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access
to and inspection of the premises.
[1971 Code § BH2-6]
Any person who has reason to believe that food being offered
for sale for human consumption is spoiled, contaminated or otherwise
unfit, shall immediately report such fact to the Board of Health or
to one of its officers or inspectors.
[1971 Code § BH-2.7]
The Board of Health may, by resolution, make rules and regulations
which interpret or amplify any provision of this Revision. No regulation,
however, shall be inconsistent with, alter or amend any provision
of this Revision and no regulation shall impose any requirement which
is in addition to or greater than the requirements that are expressly
or by implication imposed by any provision of this Revision.
