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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 10.29.03.05" title_num="10" subtitle_num="29" chapter_num="03" heading="Inspection by the Board.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A licensed funeral establishment and a restricted funeral establishment shall be open at all reasonable times for inspection by the Board. Inspection results shall be written on forms approved by the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Each funeral establishment and restricted funeral establishment shall be inspected:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>On a biennial basis;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In furtherance of an investigation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Upon the sale or change of ownership of the funeral establishment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An owner, supervising mortician, supervising funeral director, or licensed designee shall be available to accompany the inspector during the inspection and sign the inspection report.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The following forms shall be available for inspection, with a copy given to the inspector for the inspector's records:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A general price list of charges for services to the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A completed and duly signed funeral service contract with any invoices attached;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A price list of caskets as charged to the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A price list of outer burial containers, as charged to the public;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Cremation forms:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Authorization form to cremate;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cremation identification form; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Disposition of cremated remains notification;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A preneed contract form along with a bank statement form, for verification of an escrow or trust account, and, if provided, an insurance statement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>A copy of the hazardous waste certification form described in §E(6)(d) of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>An authorization to release the body to the funeral establishment or the restricted funeral establishment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Standards for Inspection of Funeral Establishments and Restricted Funeral Establishments.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Preparation Room. If arterial or cavity injection will take place at a funeral establishment or a restricted funeral establishment, the funeral establishment or the restricted funeral establishment shall maintain on the premises a preparation room which shall be adequately equipped and maintained in a sanitary manner for the preservation and care of human remains. The minimal requirements shall be as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth and made of tile or other high gloss, impervious, washable material;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The floors, walls, and ceilings shall be in a clean and sanitary condition;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The lighting shall be adequate;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The ventilation shall be in accordance with current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Doors to the preparation room shall be tight-closing and the windows maintained to obstruct any view into the preparation room;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>The preparation room shall be a minimum of 120 square feet; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>If a refrigeration unit is on the premises, it shall be clean, sanitary, and in good working condition.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Holding Room. If arterial or cavity injection will not take place at a funeral establishment or a restricted funeral establishment, the funeral establishment or the restricted funeral establishment shall maintain on the premises a holding room which shall be adequately equipped for the holding of human remains which shall be kept in a clean and sanitary manner. The minimal requirements for the holding room shall be as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The floors, walls, and ceilings shall be smooth and made of tile or other high gloss, impervious, washable material;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The floors, walls, and ceilings shall be in a clean and sanitary condition;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The lighting shall be adequate;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>An exhaust system whereby gases would be drawn to outside air shall be the minimum standard for holding rooms in funeral establishments where embalming does not take place;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Doors to the holding room shall be tight-closing and the windows maintained to obstruct any view into the holding room; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>The holding room shall be a minimum of 120 square feet.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Instruments and Equipment.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Instruments shall be autoclaved, steamed, or cleaned with a chemical disinfectant commonly used in the industry.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The preparation table shall have a nonporous surface.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The removal stretcher and litter shall have a waterproof pouch.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>If a refrigeration unit is on the premises, it shall be clean, sanitary, and in good working condition.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Water Supply.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Each funeral establishment and restricted funeral establishment shall have hot and cold running water.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The drain pipe for the water supply shall be at least 2 inches in diameter.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Floor drainage is required in the preparation room of a funeral establishment where embalming takes place, except for an establishment that existed on or before November 26, 2001 that has not had after that date:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The preparation room renovated; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A change of ownership.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Chemicals. All chemicals shall be plainly marked with appropriate warning labels.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Waste.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The preparation room shall be equipped with covered waste receptacles.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Infectious waste shall be clearly identified and separate from other waste and put in a rigid container.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Blood and waste shall be disposed of in accordance with COMAR 10.06.06.01—.08.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A copy of the hazardous waste certification form provided by the licensee's hazardous waste contractor shall be provided to the Board's inspector.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The removal vehicle shall contain a universal precaution kit which shall contain at least:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Disposable gloves;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Antibacterial hand wipes; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A hazardous waste container for the proper disposal of wastes.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Removal Vehicle. The removal vehicle shall be suitable for the transportation of human remains obscured from public view and maintained in a sanitary manner.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Funeral Service Establishment and Restricted Funeral Establishment Premises.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The remaining areas of the funeral establishment and the restricted funeral establishment shall be in good repair, clean, and safe.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If a funeral establishment or a restricted funeral establishment has a memorial gathering area, it shall be:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>In good repair;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Clean; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>At least 300 square feet in area.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>If a funeral establishment or a restricted funeral establishment displays any form of casket selection, the prices shall also be shown.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The inspection shall assess the general cleanliness of the funeral establishment and the restricted funeral establishment and whether there are properly functioning, sanitary restrooms.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The business telephone shall be in working order at a funeral establishment and a restricted funeral establishment.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A sign or lettering on the windows or building indicating the name of the funeral establishment and the restricted funeral establishment shall be conspicuously displayed, and the name on the sign shall be the same name on the funeral establishment license and the restricted funeral establishment license.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>If one or more businesses, in addition to a funeral establishment, are operating on the same premises, a separate sign shall indicate the entrance and exit of the funeral establishment and the restricted funeral establishment.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>After the inspection is completed, an exit interview shall be conducted to apprise the owner or supervising mortician of the findings of the inspection. A copy of the inspection report shall be left with the owner or supervising mortician who shall verify receipt of the inspection report.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>