New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 4000 - NEW HAMPSHIRE RULES FOR THE CONTROL OF RADIATION
Part He-P 4035 - USE OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE HEALING ARTS
Section He-P 4035.56 - Radiation Surveys for Therapy Facilities

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 4035.56

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) In addition to the survey requirements in He-P 4022.01, a licensee shall make surveys to ensure that the maximum radiation levels and average radiation levels from the surface of the main source safe with the source(s) in the shielded position do not exceed the levels stated in the Sealed Source and Device Registry.

(b) The licensee shall make the survey required by He-P 4035.56(a) at installation of a new source and following repairs to the source(s) shielding, the source(s) driving unit, or other electronic or mechanical component that could expose the source, reduce the shielding around the source(s), or compromise the radiation safety of the unit or the source(s) .

(c) A licensee shall retain a record of the radiation surveys of treatment units made in accordance with He-P 4035.56(a) for the duration of use of the unit. The record shall include:

(1) The date of the measurements;

(2) The manufacturer's name, model number and serial number of the treatment unit, source, and instrument used to measure radiation levels;

(3) Each dose rate measured around the source while the unit is in the off position and the average of all measurements; and

(4) The name and the signature of the individual who performed the test.

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-P 4035) #6942, eff 2-1-99; ss by #8800, INTERIM, eff 2-1-07, EXPIRED: 7-31-07

New. #8959, eff 8-7-07

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