WAC 308-48-085. Funeral establishments and branch establishments — Inspections

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Washington Administrative Code › Title 308 › Chapter 308-48 › Section 308-48-085

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(1) Funeral establishments and branch establishments licensed under the provisions of chapter 18.39 RCW will be inspected at least once each year by the duly appointed department inspector.

(2) Inspections shall cover compliance with applicable statutes and rules. Funeral establishments and branch establishments will be open for inspection during normal business hours. If the establishment or branch establishment is not open, the ownership must identify someone to the department that can open the establishment or branch establishment for an unannounced inspection, or provide a method of access to the inspector.

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