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 4044 - RADIATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
Section He-P 4044.10 - Operating Procedures

(a) Particle accelerators, when not in operation, shall be secured to prevent unauthorized use.

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

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

(d) Electrical circuit diagrams of the accelerator, and the associated safety interlock systems, shall be kept current and maintained for inspection by DHHS/RHS and available to the operator at each accelerator facility.

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

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