Section R12-1-715. Requirements for Possession of Sealed Sources and Brachytherapy Sources

A.      A licensee in possession of any sealed source or brachytherapy source shall follow the radiation safety and handling instruc- tions supplied by the manufacturer.

B.       A licensee in possession of a sealed source shall test the source for leakage in accordance with R12-1-417.

C.      A licensee in possession of sealed sources or brachytherapy sources, except for gamma stereotactic radiosurgery sources, shall conduct a physical inventory every six months of all sources in its possession. During the period of time between the inventories, the licensee shall add each acquired sealed source to the inventory record and remove from the inventory record each source that leaves the licensee’s control.

D.      A licensee shall document the inventories conducted under subsection (C) and maintain inventory records in accordance with R12-1-450.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1817, effective May 12, 1999 (Supp. 99-2). New Section made by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 1217, effective May 5, 2007 (Supp. 07-1).