Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 227a.13 - Radiation source housing(a)Interlock. When the X-ray tube housing is the primary shielding for the X-ray tube and is intended to be opened for normal use or maintenance, the housing must be equipped with an interlock that shuts off the high voltage to the X-ray tube if the housing is opened.(b)Radiation emission limit. Except as specified elsewhere in this chapter, each X-ray tube housing must be constructed so that, with all shutters closed, the leakage radiation measured at 5 centimeters from the X-ray tube housing surface does not exceed 2.5 mrem (0.025 mSv) per hour. This limit must be met at the maximum tube rating.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 32. August 12, 2023, effective 8/12/2023