Since children spend a large part of their lives in a school environment, student health and safety is an important issue to the community and the Chelan-Douglas School Health and Safety Program. To promote school health and safety, the Chelan-Douglas Health District:
- Reviews new and remodeled school site plans
- Educates school staff about health and safety issues
- Conducts inspections
- Investigates reports of illness and safety hazards
The school program is staffed by inspectors who also work in other environmental health programs. A fee for service is charged for activities such as inspections, re-inspections, and construction activities. There is no charge for complaint response, illness investigation, or consultation.
For more information about the Public School Health and Safety Program, call (509) 886-6400 or email us at schools@cdhd.wa.gov
School Plan Review Process
Playground review application
- Noise Study: Schools need to provide a noise study conducted by an acoustical engineer. See WAC 246-366-110 for additional information
- Site Approval: Site approval for new schools and remodels/additions is required.
- Plans: Schools need to provide one full set of full-size drawings for the entire facility, including a site plan and vicinity map.
- Specifications Manual: Schools need to provide one full set of project specifications.
Additional Applications
Schools with a swimming pool or hot tub must have their water recreation facility construction plans reviewed by the Washington State Department of Health Water Recreation Program. Schools with a school kitchen, student store, concession stand, or coffee shop must submit a Plan and Menu Review Application.
Fees
The Health District will send a bill to the applicant (the school) after the plan review and or inspections have been completed. The Health District charges $110 per hour of work.
Other Informational Links
Report A Concern
Please fill out our online complaint form to report a concern about a public school in Chelan or Douglas County.
