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Environmental Health & Safety

Wake County launches new Tattoo Permit Application process. Check it out.
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Health & Safety Plans, Permits & Inspections

Environmental Health & Safety promotes public health through plan review, permitting and inspections of food service establishments, child day care facilities, nursing homes, hotels, public pools and tattoo artists. The division investigates lead exposure in children and pregnant women.

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Wake County inspectors to check food vendors at State Fair

October 14, 2025
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Public Health
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Celebrating Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week: Jennifer Edwards

September 26, 2025
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Celebrating Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week: Naterra McQueen

September 25, 2025
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Celebrating Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week: Cristofer LeClair

September 24, 2025
Environmental Health & Safety

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healthandsafety@wake.gov

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Phone Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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