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03/06/1957 /' -- f ....... - -. .. .,. 215 hEGUUR AONTHLY HibTING BOAPJ) OF H.EA.mH HELD IN OFFICE OF BOAFill MARCH 6, 1957 Present: ~. James 11. Hall, Jr., Chairman; Dr. J. C. Knox, Dr. James H. Smith, Dr. J. G. \'essell and Hr. H. H. Roland. Hotion was made by Dr. ~essell that the reading of the minutes be omitted since copies had been mailed to the Board members. "~tion seconded by vtr. Roland. Carried. Mr. Haas, Sanitarian, and Jofrs. Frances Lassiter, of the :itate \ielfare Department, appeared before the LlOcra to discuss certain phases of the day nurseries being operated in New Hanover County. J1r. Haas reported that the one specific day nursery that brought up the need for some enforcement has been housing i'ourteen children in the basement and that sanitary conditions were questionable. Jofrs. Lassiter stated that there are four state-licensed day nurseries in New Hanover County; three that are unlicensed and four licensed foster-care homes. She further stated that although three of these homes do not conform to State standards, the State can grant or revoke a license, but has no authority to close a nursery. She also stated they are mostly concerned where the child is kept in the hom" all day. Dr. Knox mentioned having seen station wagons filled with Children, doors open, and no one to look after their safety; that mothers who work have to put their children in these homes. lofr. H~as and Mrs. Lassiter, after describing the situation in these homes, recorrunended that the board of Health bring these day nurseries under the same Rules and Regulations that govern the sanitation of Summer Camps. Mrs. Lassiter stated that if' the operators of these homes try tp meet these regulations that the State Welfare Department will work with them. Following a full discussion of these day nurseries anu foster-care homes; motion was rnace by Dr. Knox, seconded by Dr. Wessell, that these day nurseries and foster-care homes be brought under the Rules and Regulations governing Summer Cmnps. Carried. The following amendment was adopted: "Definition of Summer Camp amended to include nursery homes and/or schools. The term Summer Camp shall include nursery homes and/or schools wh8re any organized group of children, or other persons, t~nporarily and/or permanently engaged in a nursery home and/or recreational and/or educational program a,~y from their established residence. The tenn Camp shall apply t8 nurs~ry homes and/or schools. The tenn Camper shall mean any person enrolled in a nursery home and/or school. Item #36, Page 7, after the word Seasor and/or period of operation. These Rules and Regulations shall comply with the State and County Welfare Board of Regulations for nurseries and/or schools." A letter from Mr. Yelton, Secretary of the State Retirement System, showing a ruling by the State Attorney General with reference to the Health Department being covered by Social Security, stated that the Health Department would vote in the referendum l'l8.y 15, 1957, as a separate entity. Hr. Lassiter, Sanitary Engineer, requested that the following amendment to the Plumbing ~ode be adopted to allow the use of a two (2) inch cast iron P-trap under bath tubs instead of the lead drum trap now required; prOVided, the trap is not more than forty-two (42) inches from the vent. To the paragraph headed flATH-ROOM VDTS under Section 42 on Page 67 shall be added the following: "PHOVIDlill, that where only a single bath-room is involved, a three (3) inch vent will be permitted." On motion by lofr. Roland, seconded by Dr. Wessell, the above amendment was approved. Carried. Reporting on the Garbage situation in the little progress in the countY-wide search of the county's trash and garbage needs. are inadequate and some of the collectors for a landfill is continuing. County, Mr. Lassiter stated that there was for a satisfactory landfill that will fill all The present privately-operated garbage dumps are burning their garbage and trash,. The search The Board of Health took note of the program to clean up the city and county, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, and urged that everyone support to the fullest this program. ~"as brought to the board's attention that there is a growing tendency on the part of the residents of New Hanover County and realtors d,eveloping slib-divisions in areas throughout the County to build homes in areas wnere the soil is not well suited to sewage disposal by means of septic tanks and mitrific~tion lines, and to build on lots too small to provide the proper distance between wells and sewage disposal systems. Ordinarily the Health Department has no knowledge of conditions relative to septic tanks and wells until the house nears completion and a septic tank permit is requested. It is felt that in the interest of sanita- tion and fairness to the property owner, each site or sub-division should be investigated by this Department before construction is started. In view of this ~fsituation, Lhe following Rules and Regulations were presented to the Board by Mr. ~ Lassiter, Sanitary ~ngineer, for consideration: ~ ' ........ "It shall be unlawful to begin the construction of any residence or other building ~'...~ requiring toilet facilities in New Hanover County on a lot where a public sewer """,-l system is not accessible without first obtaining a permit from the Health Depart- ." mente The applicant shall furnish a plot plan drawn approximately to scale with ~ Lhe house or structure located thereon, and full information as to size of structure, ~ number of bed-rooms, number of toilets, <ind proposed location of septic tank, nitri- ~ 1 fication lines and wells. A representative of the Health Department shall investigate .~ ~ the site and, if the site and plans including location of septic tank, soil pipe lines, > ~ and well are approved, shall issue a permit. { 216 ~ ~ " --- .1 "A percolation test sha1-1 be made when, in the opJJlJ.on of the Health Officer or his authorized representative, such procedure is necessary. The methods and standards given on Page 15 of the 1951 North Carolina F. H. A. Booklet shall be followed in making and evaluating these tests. 1 "The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet if both well and sewage disposal system are to be provided, and ten thousand (10,000) square feet if a public water supply is available and only the sewage disposal system must be provided, except that a smaller lot may be accepted at the discretion of the Health Officer or his authorized agent; provided, it meets the necessary sanitary qualifications as to water supply and sewage disposal. -- "In each case the area and dimensions shall be such that there is sufficient room for the well to be located at least fifty (50) feet from any source of pollution, ~ ~ such as any part of the waste disposal system on the same or adjoining lots, and for ~J~~everY part of the waste disposal system to be located at least fifty (50) feet from> , ~ any well on the sa.IJle or adjoining lots. ~ . "Where sub-divisions are being developed, the owner or agent shall, before any ~ . buildings are started supply the Health Department with a general plot plan showing ~ location and dimensions of the building lots. "This amendment shall be in effect on and after l'larch 6, 1957. Adopted March 6, 1957." After a review of these Rules and Regulations, motion was made by Dr. Knox, that they be adopted and given publicity.> Hotion seconded by Dr. Wessell and carried. Dr. Wessell expressed his opposition to a bill to be introduced into the General Ass~ly entitled A BILL TO Bt. JiliTlT.lliD J>N ACT TO TRANSFER CEli:l'AIN SANITATION FUNCTIONS FROM THE STATE DEPA1i:l'i"IENT Of AGIilCULTUi1E TO "rHE ST"TE BOARD OF HEALTH, AND TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDUliliS COVEi1.ING INSPECTION OF MEAT AND POULTRY. -t' i , This bill transfers certain control of milk and milk products from the local r 217 health department and the North C#rolina Department of Agriculture to the State Board of He1ilth. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Approved ~ J- , 1957. cG:&; g~ . ..