This section simply states that this part of the Health and Safety Code is called the Mausoleum and Columbarium Law. Essentially, it's labeling or naming this part of the regulations.

This law ensures that mausoleums and columbariums are built to last by requiring their construction to follow modern engineering standards. It specifies minimum standards for materials and workmanship to ensure their durability and permanence.

This law section states that unless specified otherwise, the definitions and general rules defined in this chapter apply when interpreting this part of the law.

A mausoleum is any building or structure meant for burying human remains, and it can contain a columbarium, which is a place for storing cremated remains.

A "Private mausoleum or columbarium" is a stand-alone building meant solely for use by a specific group, not for selling spaces to outsiders. It can house up to 12 uncremated bodies or 20 sets of cremated ashes. It's not designed for anyone to live in, except for burial purposes.

This law defines "companion crypts" or a "nest of crypts" as two or more burial spaces that are accessible through one shared opening.

A 'columbarium' is a building or structure designed for the storage of cremated human remains.

The term "Uniform Building Code" refers to the 1991 version of the code, including updates made in 1992, as issued by the International Conference of Building Officials.

This section defines 'The Uniform Plumbing Code' as the version of the Plumbing Code from 1991, including amendments from 1992, created by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

This section defines the term “National Electrical Code” as specifically referring to the 1990 Edition of the code, including amendments from 1992, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

This law defines the term “Incombustible Material” as any material that has an ignition temperature over 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

This law section defines Type I Construction as the category of building construction outlined in the Uniform Building Code referring to Type I Building Construction.

This law states that any underground structure or building meant for burying human remains is not covered by the rules of this specific part of the law.

This section of the California Health and Safety Code states that the rules found in this part apply to any cemetery involved in building, improving, or taking care of structures where human remains are stored, like mausoleums and columbariums. It also specifies that these rules are applicable to public cemetery districts undertaking similar tasks related to columbariums.