La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § XV-804

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XV-804 - Area Requirements

A. Radiation Levels. The local components of an analytical X-ray system shall be so located and arranged and shall include sufficient shielding or access control that no radiation levels exist in any area surrounding the local component group which could result in a dose to an individual present therein in excess of the dose limits given in LAC 33:XV.414 of these regulations. For systems utilizing X-ray tubes, these levels shall be met at any specified tube rating.

B. Surveys

1. Radiation surveys, as required by LAC 33:XV.430, of all analytical X-ray systems sufficient to show compliance with Subsection A of this Section shall be performed:

a. upon installation of the equipment and at least every 12 months thereafter;

b. following any change in the initial arrangement, number or type of local components in the system;

c. following any maintenance requiring the disassembly or removal of a local component in the system;

d. during the performance of maintenance and alignment procedures if the procedures require the presence of a primary X-ray beam when any local component in the system is disassembled or removed;

e. any time a visual inspection of the local components in the system reveals an abnormal condition; and

f. whenever personnel monitoring devices show a significant increase over the previous monitoring period or when the readings are approaching the radiation dose limits specified in Chapter 4.

2. Radiation survey measurements shall not be required if a registrant or licensee can demonstrate compliance with LAC 33:XV.804.A to the satisfaction of the department in some other manner.

C. Posting. Each area or room containing analytical X-ray equipment shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation caution symbol and the words CAUTION-X-RAY EQUIPMENT, or words having a similar intent.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § XV-804

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Nuclear Energy Division, LR 13:569 (October 1987), amended by the Office of Environmental Assessment, Environmental Planning Division, LR 26:2591 (November 2000), amended by the Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs Division, LR 32:814 (May 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq.