Section R12-1-508. Inspection and Maintenance of Radiographic Exposure Devices, Transport and Storage Containers, Source Changers, Survey Instruments, and Associated Equipment

A.      A licensee shall perform visual and operability checks on each survey instrument, radiographic exposure device,  transport and storage container, source changer, and associated equip- ment before use on each day the equipment is to be used to ensure that the equipment is in good working condition, the source is adequately shielded, and required labeling is present.

A survey instrument operability check shall be performed using a check source or other authorized means. If an equip- ment problem is found, the licensee shall remove the equip- ment from service until it is repaired.

B.       A licensee shall have written inspection and maintenance pro- cedures to ensure that:

1.        Radiographic exposure devices, source changers, trans- port and storage containers, survey instruments, and asso- ciated equipment that require inspection and maintenance at intervals that do not exceed three months or before first use of the equipment are functioning properly and safely. Replacement components shall meet design specifica- tions. If an equipment problem is discovered, the licensee shall remove the equipment from service until it is repaired; and

2.        Type B packages are shipped and maintained in accor- dance with the certificate of compliance or  other approval.

C.      A licensee shall maintain records of daily checks and quarterly inspections of radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, source changers, survey instruments, and associated equipment, and retain each record for three years after it is made. The record shall include the date of the check or inspection, name of the inspector, equipment involved, any problems found, and any repair or needed maintenance per- formed.

Historical Note

Former Section R12-1-508 repealed effective December 20, 1985 (Supp. 85-6). New Section adopted effective

April 2, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Heading amended effective

August 10, 1994 (Supp. 94-3). Amended by final

rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2584, effective June 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

2122, effective July 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-2).