Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 180 - CONTROL OF RADIATION
Chapter 5 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
Section 180-5-012 - PERMANENT RADIOGRAPHIC INSTALLATIONS
Current through March 20, 2024
012.01 ENTRANCE. Each entrance that is used for personnel access to the high radiation area in a permanent radiographic installation must have either:
012.02 ALARM SYSTEM TEST. The alarm system must be tested for proper operation with a radiation source each day before the installation is used for radiographic operations. The test must include a check of both the visible and audible signals. Entrance control devices that reduce the radiation level upon entry as designated in 180 NAC 5-012.01(A) must be tested monthly. If an entrance control device or an alarm is operating improperly, it must be immediately labeled as defective and repaired within 7 calendar days. The facility may continue to be used during this seven day period, provided the licensee or registrant implements the continuous surveillance requirements of 180 NAC 5-021 and uses an alarming ratemeter. Test records for entrance controls and audible and visual alarms must be maintained as required by 180 NAC 5-030.