§ 205.25 Cemeteries, Crematories, Mausoleums, Vaults and Tombs.
RCNY § 205.25
(a)When human remains are buried in the ground, the top of the coffin or casket shall be at least three feet below the level of the ground, but if the coffin or casket is enclosed in a concrete or metal vault, the top of the vault shall be at least two feet below the level of the ground.
(b)General vaults in cemeteries used for the permanent burial of human remains shall be provided with crypts or cells which can be sealed, and every crypt or cell shall be sealed immediately after remains are placed in it unless the remains are enclosed in a hermetically-sealed metal or stone coffin or casket.
(c)General reception vaults in cemeteries shall be maintained in good sanitary condition.
