Section 1216 - Sanitation(a) All preparation, embalming, storage room, and refrigeration facilities shall, at all times, be kept and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.(b) Every preparation, embalming, storage room, and refrigeration facility shall be provided with proper and convenient receptacles for refuse, bandages, cotton and other waste materials and supplies. All such waste materials shall be disposed of in accordance with State and local health and sanitation requirements or in such a manner as not to endanger the public health and safety.(c) All instruments, appliances and equipment used in the embalming or other preparation and handling of human remains shall be thoroughly cleansed and disinfected immediately at the conclusion of each individual case.(d) All areas of a funeral establishment which are open to public use or occupancy shall be kept and maintained in a clean and orderly condition so as not to endanger the public health and safety.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1216
1. Amendment filed 7-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 27).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 4-15-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 16).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 11-25-2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 48). Note: Authority cited: Section 7606, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7606 and 7707, Business and Professions Code.
1. Amendment filed 7-3-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 27).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) filed 4-15-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 16).
3. Amendment of subsections (a) and (b) filed 11-25-2015; operative 1/1/2016 (Register 2015, No. 48).