Section He-P 4043.05 - Area Requirements(a) The local components of an analytical x-ray system shall be located and arranged and include sufficient shielding or access control such that no radiation levels exist in any area surrounding the local component group which result in a dose to an individual present therein in excess of the dose limits given in He-P 4020.(b) For systems utilizing x-ray tubes, the requirements specified in He-P 4043.05(a) shall be met at any specified tube rating.(c) Radiation surveys, as required by He-P 4022.01, of all analytical x-ray systems sufficient to show compliance with He-P 4043.05(a) shall be performed: (1) Upon installation of the equipment, and at least once every 12 months thereafter;(2) Following any change in the initial arrangement, number, or type of local components in the system;(3) Following any maintenance requiring the disassembly or removal of a local component in the system;(4) 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;(5) Any time a visual inspection of the local components in the system reveals an abnormal condition; and(6) Whenever personnel monitoring devices show a significant increase over the previous monitoring period or the readings are approaching the limits specified in He-P 4020.05.(d) Radiation survey measurements shall not be required if a registrant or licensee can demonstrate compliance with He-P 4043.05(a) to the satisfaction of DHHS/RHS.(e) Each area or room containing analytical x-ray equipment shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words "CAUTION - X-RAY EQUIPMENT" in accordance with He-P 4022.11.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 4043.05
#6827, eff 8-6-98; ss by #8692, INTERIM, eff 7-27-06, EXPIRES: 2-2-07; ss by #8808, eff 1-24-07
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 14, Filed April 9, 2015, Proposed by #10804, Effective 3/26/2015, Expires3/26/2025.