Nevada Revised Statutes Section 452.230 - Public Health and Safety

Supervision of construction: Inspector; final certificate.

1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of NRS 452.210, the Health Division shall have supervisory control over the construction of any mausoleum, vault or crypt, and shall:

(a) See that the approved plans and specifications are in all respects complied with.

(b) Appoint an inspector under whose supervision the mausoleum, vault or crypt shall be erected.

(c) Determine the amount of compensation of the inspector. The compensation shall be paid by the person erecting such mausoleum, vault or crypt.

2. No departure or deviation from the original plans and specifications is permitted except upon approval of the Health Division, evidenced in the same manner as the approval of the original plans and specifications.

3. A mausoleum, vault, crypt or structure shall not be used to hold any dead body until a final certificate is obtained indicating compliance with the plans and specifications as filed. The certificate must be signed either by the State Health Officer for the Health Division or by the head of the local building or public works department, depending upon which division or department supervised the construction under NRS 452.210.

Last modified: February 26, 2006