SECTION 252:410-15-1. Scope and applicability

(a)   Scope. This Subchapter pertains to x-ray systems used for industrial radiography.

(b)   Applicability. The requirements of this Subchapter apply to any person who possesses an industrial x-ray radiography system and causes radiation to be produced through the operation or testing of the machine in the state.

(c)   Authorization required. No persons subject to this Subchapter may perform any radiation management activity with an industrial radiography system unless:

(1)   they hold a DEQ-issued radiation machine operating permit and have registered the system with DEQ in accordance with Subchapters 3 and 7; and

(2)   the industrial radiography system and management of radiation safety meet the applicable requirements of this Chapter.

(d)   Related requirements. Persons subject to this Subchapter are also subject to the general requirements of Subchapter 1, the permitting and registration requirements of Subchapters 3 and 7, Part 1 of Subchapter 13 and the standards for protection against radiation in Subchapter 20.

(e)   Industrial radiography operators. DEQ certification in industrial x-ray radiography is available to individual industrial radiographers on a voluntary basis according to Subchapter 5.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 1136, eff 6-1-00; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1551, eff 6-11-04]