Updated 6.16.09

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Sanitary Engineering Program - Licenses and Permits

• Application Procedures For Building Construction Where Private Wells and Public Sewer Systems are Proposed
• Bay Restoration Fund Application
• Perc Application
• Perc Application - Online Registration
• Perc Testing Procedures Where On-Site Septic Systems are Proposed
• Property Improvements Where Well or On-Site Septic Systems are Utilized
• Request for Copies of Septic or Well Records Form
• Well Water Analysis Request for Radium
• Wet Season Percolation Tests

Food Protection Program - Licenses and Permits

• Mobile Unit Food Service Facility License
• Permanent Food Service Facility License & Change of Ownership
• Permit to Conduct an Open Fire
• Special Events- Temporary Food Service Facility License

Housing Related Licenses and Permits

• Modification of the County Property Maintenance Code - Application

Pool Related Licenses and Permits

• NEW! The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act: New Design Requirements for Drain Covers, Drain Configurations and Anti-Entrapment Systems
• Lifeguard License
• Operating Permit for Pool Facility
• Pool Operator License
  
• Pool Operator Licensing Tests - Schedule an Appointment

• Guidelines - Diapers at Public Swimming Pools (in Adobe PDF format)
• Information for Aquatics Staff - CDC

Application Procedures For Building Construction Where Private Wells and Public Sewer Systems are Proposed
	Addresses single lot development for properties where private well water supplies and public sewer systems are proposed and applies to new construction for existing lots of record and for lots created as part of a subdivision. for more information, see Health Matters: Application Procedures For Building Construction Where Private Wells and Public Sewer Systems are Proposed
Bay Restoration Fund Application
	Bay Restoration Fund Application [download the Bay Restoration Fund application] (in Adobe PDF format) for more information, see Health Matters: Bay Restoration Fund Application
Perc Application
	This procedure provides instructions for completing a Perc Application to install a new sewage disposal system or to repair or replace a failed sewage disposal system for residential and commercial properties in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. [download the Perc application] (in Adobe PDF format) NEW! Perc Application - Online Registration
Perc Testing Procedures Where On-Site Septic Systems are Proposed
	Addresses single lot development for properties where individual, on-site sewage disposal systems are proposed. This applies to new construction for existing lots of record and for lots created as part of a subdivision. for more information, see Health Matters: Perc Testing Procedures Where On-Site Septic Systems are Proposed
Property Improvements Where Well or On-Site Septic Systems are Utilized
	Addresses property improvements including decks, sheds, garages, porches, and additions or alterations to the living space of an existing residential dwelling that is served by a private well water supply or an on-site septic system. for more information, see Health Matters: Application Procedures for Property Improvements Where Well or On-Site Septic Systems are Utilized
Request for Copies of Septic or Well Records Form
	This procedure provides instructions on how to request a copy of the Septic Systems Drawing for residential and commercial properties in Anne Arundel County. [download the Request for Copies of Septic or Well Records Form for Anne Arundel County] (in Adobe PDF format) for more information, see Health Matters: Guidelines for Locating your Septic System or Health Matters: Guidelines for Maintaining your Septic System
Well Water Analysis Request for Radium
	Gross Alpha Test $64.00 (includes sample collection and laboratory analysis fees) Radium 226/228 $158.00 (includes sample collection, laboratory analysis and shipping/handling fees) [download the Well Water Analysis Request for Radium application] (in Adobe PDF format) for more information, see Health Matters: Radium in Well Water
Wet Season Percolation Tests
	The Department of Health performs percolation tests and site evaluations for certain properties with septic systems during wet season. for more information, see Health Matters: Wet Season Percolation Tests
Mobile Unit Food Service Facility License
	The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is responsible for inspecting and licensing all mobile food service units, such as hot dog carts or sandwich trucks, or other type of mobile food units. For more information on licensing and to download applications view the following links: General Information For Food Service Facility Licenses [download the Mobile Food Service Facility Application and Instructions] (in Adobe PDF format)
Permanent Food Service Facility License & Change of Ownership
	The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is responsible for inspecting and licensing most facilities in the county that prepare food for the public. For more information on licensing and to download applications view the following links: General Information For Food Service Facility Licenses [download the Permanent Food Facilities Application and Instructions] (in Adobe PDF format) [download the Transfer of Ownership Application and Instructions] (in Adobe PDF format)
Permit to Conduct an Open Fire
	When properly filled out and signed by the appropriate officials this application becomes the official Permit to Conduct an Open Fire. This permit must be on the property where the open burning is being conducted and must be shown to County and State officials upon request. [download the Application for an Open Fire Permit for Anne Arundel County] (in Adobe PDF format)
Special Events - Temporary Food Service Facility License
	A temporary food service facility is one operating for no more than 14 consecutive days at a fixed location in conjunction with a fair, carnival, public exhibition, construction project, recreational facility, or similar gathering. General Information For Food Service Facility Licenses [download the Special Event - Temporary Food Service Facility Application and Instructions] (in Adobe PDF format) Guidelines to Meet Requirements for Temporary Food Service Facilities
Pool Related Permits and Licenses
	The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is responsible for licensing all public pools, lifeguards and pool operators. Lifeguards and operators must be licensed in order to work in Anne Arundel County. All permits and licenses expire on April 30 of each year and must be renewed annually. Lifeguard License Submit an application [download the application and instructions] (in Adobe PDF format) Present a training certificate from an approved lifeguard training course and proof of identity Fee: $20.00 Pool Operator License Submit an application [download the application and instructions] (in Adobe PDF format) Present a training certificate from an approved pool operator training course and proof of identity Take the pool operator licensing test (Study Guide available for Pool Operator Exam), unless your certificate is from Anne Arundel Community College. See test dates and times. Fee: $20.00 Operating Permit for Pool Facility Submit an application [download the application] (in Adobe PDF format) Fees: $725.00 for pools operating six months or more per year $350.00 for pools operating less than six months per year Pass the annual comprehensive inspection NEW! The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act: New Design Requirements for Drain Covers, Drain Configurations and Anti-Entrapment Systems Guidelines - Diapers at Public Swimming Pools (in Adobe PDF format) Information for Aquatics Staff - CDC For more information, contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Pool Program at 410-222-7217.
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