Arizona Administrative Code
Title 9 - HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 7 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - RADIATION CONTROL
Article 14 - REGISTRATION OF NONIONIZING RADIATION SOURCES AND STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST NONIONIZING RADIATION
Section R9-7-1444 - Laser Classification Measurements
Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 9-7-1444
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024
A. A registrant shall measure accessible emission for classification:
1. Under the
operational conditions and procedures that maximize accessible emission levels,
including start-up, stabilized operation, and shutdown of the laser or laser
facility;
2. With all controls and
adjustments listed in the operating and service instructions adjusted for the
maximum accessible emission level of laser radiation that is not expected to be
detrimental to the functional integrity of the laser or enclosure;
3. At points in space to which human access
is possible for a given laser configuration. If operations include the defeat
of safety interlocks or removal of portions of the protective housing or
enclosure, the registrant shall measure accessible emission at points
accessible in that configuration;
4. With the measuring instrument detector
positioned so that the maximum possible radiation is measured by the
instrument; and
5. With the laser
coupled to the type of laser energy source specified as compatible by the laser
manufacturer and producing the maximum emission of accessible laser
radiation.
B. A registrant shall perform measurements of accessible emission levels, used to classify laser and collateral radiation in accordance with 21 CFR 1040.10, April 1, 2004, which is incorporated by reference, published by the Office of Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. 20408, and on file with the Department. This incorporation by reference contains no future editions or amendments.
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