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

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_085

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 308-48-085
- **Heading:** WAC 308-48-085. Funeral establishments and branch establishments — Inspections
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 308 / Chapter 308-48 / Section 308-48-085

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

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- [WAC 308-48-030 WAC 308-48-030. Care of human remains](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_030.md)
- [WAC 308-48-031 WAC 308-48-031. Funeral establishment facility, equipment, and embalming and preparation room standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_031.md)
- [WAC 308-48-040 WAC 308-48-040. Control of human remains](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_040.md)
- [WAC 308-48-050 WAC 308-48-050. Confidentiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_050.md)
- [WAC 308-48-060 WAC 308-48-060. Against concealment of crime](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_060.md)
- [WAC 308-48-075 WAC 308-48-075. Display of licenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_075.md)
- [WAC 308-48-080 WAC 308-48-080. Improper use of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_080.md)
- [WAC 308-48-085 WAC 308-48-085. Funeral establishments and branch establishments — Inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_085.md)
- [WAC 308-48-132 WAC 308-48-132. Funeral director licensure requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_132.md)
- [WAC 308-48-135 WAC 308-48-135. Embalmer licensure requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_135.md)
- [WAC 308-48-141 WAC 308-48-141. Application for examination and reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_141.md)
- [WAC 308-48-142 WAC 308-48-142. Licensing examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_308_48_142.md)

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