Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 1 - GENERAL DEPARTMENTAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 45 - RADIATION CONTROL
Subchapter 8 - ANALYTICAL X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Section 11-45-175 - Area requirements

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 11-45-175

Current through February, 2024

(a) The local components of an analytical x-ray system shall be located and arranged and shall include sufficient shielding or access control such that no radiation levels exist in any area surrounding the local component group which could result in a dose to an individual present therein in excess of the dose limits given in subchapter 4. For systems utilizing x-ray tubes, these levels shall be met at any specified tube rating.

(b) Radiation surveys, as required by subchapter 4, of all analytical x-ray systems sufficient to show compliance with subsection (a) shall be performed:

(1) Upon installation of the equipment, and at least once every twelve months thereafter;

(2) Following any change in the initial arrangement, number, or type of local components in the system;

(3) Following any maintenance requiring the disassembly or removal of a local component in the system;

(4) During the performance of maintenance and alignment procedures if the procedures require the presence of a primary x-ray beam when any local component in the system is disassembled or removed;

(5) Any time a visual inspection of the local components in the system reveals an abnormal condition; and

(6) Whenever personnel monitoring devices show a significant increase over the previous monitoring period or the readings are approaching the limits specified in subchapter 4.

(c) Radiation survey measurements shall not be required if a licensee can demonstrate compliance with subchapter 4 to the satisfaction of the department.

(d) Each area or room containing analytical x-ray equipment shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words "CAUTION - X-RAY EQUIPMENT" or words having a similar intent in accordance with subchapter 4.

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