Other Environmental Health Topics

As of January 31, 2011, Jefferson City residents approved a Clean Indoor Air Ordinance.  Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed public places with in the City of Jefferson.  The Clean Indoor Air Ordinance can be found at:

Health and Sanitation Code Chapter 15

Restaurant Employee Smoking Guidelines 

Bed Bug Control

The City of Jefferson Environmental Health Division frequently receives questions regarding bed bugs in the home and how to control them.  Below is a link to a useful guide in the control of bed bugs in the home environment.

Bed Bug Control Guide

Service Animals

The City of Jefferson Environmental Health Division receives questions and concerns about Service Animals. Below is a handout to address those concerns and questions.


Service Animal Handout 

Grease Interceptor 

The City of Jefferson Environmental Health code requires a grease interceptor to be installed in a food establishment that cooks or produces items with grease. Below is a informational handout and a cleaning record sheet. A food establishment manager should be able to produce records of how often the interceptor is cleaned. 

Grease Interceptor Handout 

Grease Interceptor Cleaning Record Sheet