Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part XV - Radiation Protection
Chapter 5 - Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations
Subchapter A - Equipment Control
Section XV-548 - Permanent Radiographic Installations
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XV-548
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Permanent radiographic installations having high-radiation area entrance controls of the type described in LAC 33:XV.436.A and B shall also meet the following requirements:
1. each entrance that is used for personnel
access to the high radiation area shall have both visible and audible warning
signals to warn of the presence of radiation. The visible signal shall be
activated by radiation. The audible signal shall be activated when an attempt
is made to enter the installation while the source is exposed; and
2. the control device or alarm system as
described in LAC 33:XV.436.A and B shall be tested for proper operation at the
beginning of each day of equipment use. If a control device or alarm system is
operating improperly, it shall be immediately labeled as defective and repaired
before industrial radiographic operations are resumed. Records of these tests
shall be maintained for inspection by the department for three consecutive
years from the date of the event or until disposition is authorized.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq.
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