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The Environmental Health Division performs the following functions within the Tanning Bed Inspection Program:

Tanning Facilities Program

Tanning operations, which include all facilities providing consumers' access to ultraviolet radiation emitting devices for cosmetic purposes, are required to make application for a permit to operate a tanning facility.
  • Grundy County Health Department conducts annual inspection of tanning facilities.
  • The inspection is done to ensure equipment is maintained and operated properly, and that operators overseeing its use are trained.
  • Health Department Inspectors may remove the units from service if they find that it’s operation may present a health hazard. The unit may not be allowed to be used until found to be in compliance upon re-inspection.
  • Regulations governing tanning bed licensing and operations
  • Grundy County Health Department’s Environmental Health Division recommends that if you are considering opening a tanning operation or adding tanning equipment to your operation that you contact us in advance to ensure that you understand the regulations and licensing process.




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