Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
ENFORCEMENT
Section 120.024 - Plan Review
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Prior to construction, the floor plans and equipment arrangements of all new installations, or modifications of existing installations, utilizing ionizing radiation for diagnostics or therapeutic purposes shall be submitted to the Agency for review and approval. The installation shall meet the requirements of 105 CMR 120.420: Appendix A and 105 CMR 120.422: Appendix C unless specifically exempted. Additional shielding and design requirements are specified elsewhere in 105 CMR 120.000.
(B) The Agency may require the applicant to utilize the services of a qualified expert to determine the shielding requirements prior to the plan review and approval.
(C) The approval of such plans shall not preclude the requirement of additional modifications should a subsequent analysis of operating conditions indicate the possibility of an individual receiving a dose in excess of the limits prescribed in 105 CMR 120.211, 120.217, 120.218 and 120.221.