The commission will approve only those preparation rooms which meet the requirements of Chapter 651, Texas Occupations Code, and the following minimum standards listed in paragraphs (1) - (12) of this subsection prescribed by the commission:

1. (1) must be of sufficient size and dimensions to accommodate an operating table, a sink with water connections, and an instrument table, cabinet, or shelves:

   1. (A) the operating table must have a rust proof metal or porcelain top, with edges raised at least 3/4 inch around the entire table and a drain opening at the lower end;
   2. (B) the sink must have hot and cold running water and drain freely;
   3. (C) the faucet must be equipped with an aspirator;
2. (2) must contain an injection/embalming machine and sufficient supplies and equipment for normal operations;
3. (3) must be clean, sanitary, and not used for other purposes;
4. (4) must not have defective construction which permits the entrance of rodents;
5. (5) must not have evidence of infestation of insects or rodents;
6. (6) must be private and have no general passageway through it;
7. (7) must be properly ventilated with an exhaust fan that provides at least five room air exchanges per hour;
8. (8) must not have unenclosed or public restroom facilities located within the room;
9. (9) must have walls which run from floor to ceiling and be covered with tile, or by plaster or sheetrock painted with washable paint;
10. (10) must have floors of concrete with a glazed surface, or tiled in order to provide the greatest sanitary condition possible;
11. (11) must have doors, windows, and walls constructed to prevent odors from entering any other part of the building;
12. (12) must have all windows and openings to the outside screened.

Source Note:The provisions of this §203.17 adopted to be effective February 27, 1996, 21 TexReg 1271; amended to be effective February 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 1102; amended to be effective March 16, 1999, 24 TexReg 1775; amended to be effective February 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 1165; amended to be effective June 9, 2004, 29 TexReg 5623.