Code of Colorado Regulations 1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
Code of Colorado Regulations — Title 1000: Department of Public Health and Environment
Overview
Title 1000 of the CCR contains the administrative rules adopted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). These rules implement state laws to protect public health, prevent disease, ensure safe environmental conditions, and regulate health and environmental services across Colorado.
The rules cover areas such as disease control, sanitation, water and air quality, waste management, health facility operations, and environmental protection.
Major Rule Series Under Title 1000
1001 — Air Quality Control
Rules to control air pollution and emissions from industrial and commercial sources.
Permitting requirements for facilities that emit pollutants.
Monitoring and reporting standards to maintain safe air quality.
1002 — Water Quality Control
Regulations for protecting surface and drinking water.
Limits on contaminants, water treatment requirements, and reporting procedures.
Enforcement of water quality standards to protect public health.
1003 — Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification
Certification requirements for operators of water and wastewater treatment systems.
Ensures personnel are qualified to safely manage public water systems.
1004 — Executive Director Rules
Procedures and authority delegated to the CDPHE Executive Director.
Administration of health and environmental programs statewide.
1005 — Laboratory Services
Certification and quality control standards for public health and environmental laboratories.
Rules for laboratory testing, reporting, and compliance with public health standards.
1006 — Health and Environmental Data
Rules for collecting, managing, and using public health and environmental data.
Requirements for confidentiality and proper reporting of health statistics.
1007 — Hazardous Materials and Waste
Safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
Prevents environmental contamination and protects public health.
1009 — Disease Control and Public Health Response
Reporting and control of communicable and chronic diseases.
Standards for immunization, cancer registry reporting, HIV/AIDS prevention, hepatitis programs, and behavioral health initiatives.
Procedures for disease investigation, outbreak response, and coordination between local and state health authorities.
1010 — Environmental Health and Sanitation
Standards for retail food safety, milk and dairy sanitation, and child care facility health.
Rules for campgrounds, mobile home parks, body art establishments, and household hazardous waste programs.
Ensures safe environments in public and private facilities.
1011 — Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services
Licensing and operational standards for hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, and EMS providers.
Ensures quality of care and patient safety.
1013 — Medical Care Services
Administration of state medical care programs.
Rules for eligibility, provider requirements, and program oversight.
1014 — State Board of Health
Policies adopted by the Colorado State Board of Health.
Addresses public health standards, disease prevention, and other statewide health directives.
1015–1016 — Prevention Services
Programs for chronic disease prevention, environmental health monitoring, and public health surveillance.
1017–1018 — Enterprise Boards
Air Quality Enterprise Board: Promotes air quality improvement projects.
Clean Fleet Enterprise Board: Establishes rules for cleaner transportation fleets and environmental benefits.
Purpose of Title 1000
The rules in Title 1000:
Implement Colorado laws on public health and environmental protection.
Define responsibilities for individuals, businesses, health facilities, and governmental entities.
Establish standards for sanitation, disease control, air and water quality, waste management, and public health services.
Provide procedures for licensing, certification, inspections, data reporting, and compliance enforcement.
Protect public health, safety, and the environment throughout the state.
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