SECTION 252:410-17-6. Radiation monitoring requirements

(a)   General. Each particle accelerator facility must have appropriate monitoring equipment which:

(1)   is operable;

(2)   has been appropriately calibrated for the radiations being produced at the facility;

(3)   is tested for proper operation daily when used; and

(4)   is calibrated at least once per year and after each servicing and repair.

(b)   Radiation protection survey. A radiation protection survey shall be performed and documented by a qualified expert, when changes have been made in shielding, operation, equipment, or occupancy of adjacent areas.

(c)   High radiation areas. Radiation levels in all high radiation areas shall be continuously monitored.

(d)   Area monitors calibration. All area monitors shall be calibrated at intervals not to exceed 1 year and after each servicing and repair.

(e)   Air monitoring. Whenever conditions warrant, periodic surveys shall be made to determine the amount of airborne particulate radioactivity present.

(f)   Smear surveys. Whenever conditions warrant, periodic smear surveys shall be made to determine the degree of contamination.

(g)   Area surveys. The requirements of 252:410-11-72 apply.

(h)   Records. Permittees shall maintain records as required by 252:410-1-4 and Subchapter 3.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 1136, eff 6-1-00]