Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 28 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
Article 35 - RADIATION
Section 28-35-282a - Inspection and maintenance of radiation machines, radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers, and survey instruments
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 52, December 26, 2024
(a) Each licensee or registrant shall perform visual and operability checks on the survey meters, radiation machines, radiographic exposure devices, each transport and storage container, and any associated equipment and source changers before each day's use, or each work shift, to ensure that all of the following conditions are met:
(b) Survey instrument operability shall be performed by using dedicated check sources or other appropriate means.
(c) If equipment problems are found, the equipment shall be removed from service until repaired.
(d) Each licensee or registrant shall have written procedures for and shall perform inspections and routine maintenance on the radiation machines, radiographic exposure devices, source changers, associated equipment, transport and storage containers, and survey instruments. The inspections and maintenance shall occur at least every three months or before the next use to ensure proper functioning of components important to safety. Each replacement component shall meet the design specifications of the manufacturer. If equipment problems are found, the equipment shall be removed from service until repaired.
(e) Each licensee's inspection and maintenance program shall include procedures to ensure that type B packages are shipped and maintained in accordance with the certificate of compliance or other type of approval.
(f) Each licensee or registrant shall maintain records of inspection, equipment problems, and any maintenance performed under this regulation for three years. These records shall specify the following:
