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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 8Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 8§ 8374 Hydrolysis Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

§ 8374 Hydrolysis Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

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§ 8374 Hydrolysis Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Hydrolysis facilities must keep detailed records of every hydrolysis process they perform.
  • •These records include information like the name of the deceased, the date and time of the process, and who authorized it.
  • •Facilities must also keep records of maintenance done on the hydrolysis chamber.
  • •All records must be kept for at least 10 years and can be checked by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau.

Example

A family chooses hydrolysis for their loved one's remains.

The facility must record details like the deceased's name, the date and time the process started and ended, and who gave permission. They also need to keep a copy of the permit and any safety checks. These records must be saved for 10 years in case officials want to see them.

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§ 8374 Hydrolysis Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

(a) A hydrolysis facility shall maintain on its premises, or other business location within the state, an accurate record of all hydrolyses performed, including all of the following information: (1) Name of the referring funeral director, if any. (2) Name of the deceased. (3) Date of the hydrolysis. (4) Name of the hydrolysis chamber operator. (5) Disposition of the hydrolyzed human remains. (6) Time and date that the body was inserted into the hydrolysis chamber. (7) Time and date that the body was removed from the hydrolysis chamber. (8) Time and date that final processing of the hydrolyzed human remains was complete. (9) Name and address of the authorizing agent. (10) Identification number assigned to the deceased, pursuant to Section 8376. (11) A photocopy of the disposition permit filed in connection with the disposition. (12) Any documentation of compliance with appropriate environmental and safety laws. (13) Body mass of the deceased, along with temperature, time duration, and pressure at which the hydrolysis was performed. (b) A hydrolysis facility shall maintain on its premises, or other business location within the state, records of the maintenance performed on the hydrolysis chamber. (c) Information described in this section shall be maintained for at least 10 years after the hydrolysis is performed and shall be subject to inspection by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 846, Sec. 69. (AB 967) Effective January 1, 2018. Section operative July 1, 2020, pursuant to Sec. 8382.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

complianceenvironmentaldirectorsafetyfacilitydispositionfuneral bureaumaintenance

Related Statutes

  • § 8392 Reduction Facility Recordkeeping Requirements
  • § 1331 Receiver Appointment And Extension
  • § 1337.1 Nursing Assistant Training Requirements
  • § 1339.43 Hospice Facility Standards
  • § 16017.5 Essential Services Construction Safety

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 8374.
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