Section 7.35.120. Preparation room requirements.

	(a)  The walls and ceiling of the preparation room shall be covered with tile, plaster, sheet rock, composition wall board or brick. With the exception of tile, all these materials shall be finished off with an impervious, readily washable or cleanable material.  
	(b)  Outside ventilation shall be provided for by windows or transoms. If outside ventilation cannot be provided for by these means, an eight-inch pipe shall be installed to run from the ceiling of the room to the roof of the building, or from the side wall to the outside of the building. The installation shall be arranged so that it will not be a public health hazard.  
	(c)  The preparation room shall be private and shall not be located near a public passageway. It shall contain only equipment necessary for preparing bodies for burial or shipment, and no toilet or commode.  
	(d)  Windows and exterior doors shall be installed in such a way that the room shall be obstructed from view from the outside and so that fumes and odors are prevented from entering other parts of the building.  
	(e)  The equipment for preparation rooms shall consist of the following:  
		(1) an operation or embalming table, which has rustproof metal or porcelain or glass top and a drainage opening at the lower end;  
		(2) a covered waste can, and sink with running water and backflow prevention and sewage connections;  
		(3) a cabinet, and instrument table, instruments, all necessary supplies including disinfectants and antiseptics, a sterilizer for instruments, and several pairs of rubber gloves;  
		(4) a first aid emergency kit for personal use.  
	(f)  A water supply shall be available that complies with the Water Supply chapter of the Administrative Code.  
	(g)  An approved method of sewage disposal shall receive the waste and water from all facilities in the preparation room.  

Authorities

18.05.040

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 35.150

Authority

AS 18.05.040

History

Eff. 2/21/71, Register 37