Section R12-1-803. Enclosed-beam X-ray Systems

A.      Enclosed beam x-ray systems are exempt from other equip- ment requirements contained in this Article provided the enclosed beam x-ray systems are designed and constructed so that radiation levels measured at 5 cm from any accessible sur- face of the enclosure housing the x-ray source do not exceed 5

mSv (0.5 mrem) in one hour.

B.       A registrant using enclosed beam x-ray systems shall comply with applicable provisions of R12-1-804(A), R12-1-805(B), and 12 A.A.C. 1, Article 4.

C.      A person who maintains or services analytical x-ray systems, shall:

1.        Obtain permission in advance from the radiation safety officer before bypassing  interlocks or other safety devices,

2.        Label equipment as “out of service” until maintenance or service is completed,

3.        Wear extremity personnel monitoring devices, and

4.        Ensure that interlocks or other safety devices are operat- ing upon completion of maintenance or service.

Historical Note

Former Rule Section H.3; Former Section R12-1-803 repealed, new Section R12-1-803 adopted effective June 30, 1977 (Supp. 77-3). Former Section R12-1-803 repealed, new Section R12-1-803 adopted effective Aug.

8, 1986 (Supp. 86-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 5

A.A.R. 1817, effective May 12, 1999 (Supp. 99-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2122, effec-

tive July 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-2).