4717-1-28 Crematory facilities.

(A) The following forms shall be used by the board for licensing crematory facilities:

(1) Form CF-1, application for crematory facility license.

(B) Requirements for crematory facility license:

(1) A crematory facility shall be adequately equipped and maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. The crematory shall contain only the articles, facilities, and instruments necessary for carrying out the business of the crematory. The crematory shall contain a separate area for the performance of cremation and pulverization of dead human bodies, human body parts, and animals. The minimal requirements for the crematory facility shall be as follows:

(a) The crematory facility must comply with all applicable local and state building codes, zoning laws, and ordinances, environmental standards and OSHA requirements;

(b) The crematory must have, on site, a motorized mechanical device for processing cremated remains and must have, in the building or adjacent to it, a holding facility for the retention of dead human bodies or human body parts awaiting cremation. The holding facility must be secure from access by anyone except the authorized personnel of the crematory, preserve the dignity of the remains, and protect the health and safety of the crematory personnel. The crematory facility shall also maintain sufficient pollution control equipment to comply with the department of environmental regulation requirements in order to secure annual approved certification.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 08/26/2005 and 06/22/2010

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: R.C. 4717.04

Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4717.06

Prior Effective Dates: 1/1/01