Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 21 - Division of Radiological Health
Subpart 78 - Radiological Health
Chapter 1 - REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF RADIATION IN MISSISSIPPI
Subchapter 9 - Radiation Safety Requirements for Particle Accelerators
Rule 15-21-78-1.9.10 - Operating Procedures

1. Particle accelerators, when not in operation, shall be secured to prevent unauthorized use.

2. The safety interlock system shall not be used to turn off the accelerator beam except in an emergency.

3. All safety and warning devices, including interlocks, shall be checked for proper operation at intervals not to exceed three months. Results of such tests shall be maintained at the accelerator facility for inspection by the Agency.

4. Electrical circuit diagrams of the accelerator and the associated safety interlock systems shall be kept current and maintained for inspection by the Agency and shall be available to the operator at each accelerator facility.

5. If, for any reason, it is necessary to intentionally bypass a safety interlock or interlocks, such action shall be:

6. A copy of the current operating and the emergency procedures shall be maintained at the accelerator control panel.