Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-6-.10

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 395-X-6-.10 - Crematory Holding Room

(1) The holding room within a crematory facility for the retention of human remain before cremation and cremated remains after cremation shall be a minimum of 100 square feet.

(2) The holding room shall be secured by a locking door(s) with signs indicating "Employees Only".

(3) The walls and floors shall be non-porous for easy cleaning.

(4) The holding shall a container or receptacle for soiled linen, or clothing, and waste disposal.

(5) It shall have adequate lighting.

(6) All contents or items shall be kept clean of blood and at no time shall the holding room be used as a storage area.

(7) Any openings between the holding room and public areas shall be sealed to prevent odors from escaping into such areas.

(8) Human remains shall never be stacked or placed upon other human remains. For this rule stacked shall mean in direct contact one on top of the other.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 395-X-6-.10

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 12, September 29, 2017, eff. 10/27/2017.

Author: Charles M. Perine

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-13-26, 34-13-120.