The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with West Virginia Code Chapter 16.1.7 and minimize the risk of disease and illness to members of West Virginia University, and the surrounding community.

This policy applies to all persons (including outside contractors) or departments which operate and/or maintain food service establishments, child care centers, drinking water systems (whether public or private), hotels/motels and swimming pools on property owned by or under substantial control of West Virginia University, including those on the regional campuses.

WVU employees engaged in food service establishments, childcare centers, drinking water systems (whether public or private), hotels/motels and swimming pools on property owned by or under substantial control of West Virginia University will adhere to Chapter 16 of the West Virginia Public Health Code.

Procedure development rests with Environmental Health and Safety as outlined in the Environmental Health Sanitation Program.

All employees are charged with providing full support to this policy. It is the responsibility of the Dean or Director to implement and maintain this policy within their college, department, or unit. The Environmental Health and Safety Office, at 293-3792 or P.O. Box 6551, is available to answer questions or provide additional information regarding this policy.

The responsibility for interpretation of this policy rests with the Director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, West Virginia University.

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