Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701:1 - Radiation Control
Chapter 3701:1-38 - General Radiation Protection Standards for Sources of Radiation
Section 3701:1-38-24 - Testing for leakage or contamination of sealed sources
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) The licensee in possession of any sealed source not subject to the testing requirements of rule 3701:1-46-05, 3701:1-48-09, 3701:1-49-07, 3701:1-52-22, or 3701:1-58-27 of the Administrative Code, shall assure that:
(B) A licensee need not perform tests for leakage or contamination on the following sealed sources:
(C) Tests for leakage or contamination from sealed sources shall be performed by persons specifically authorized by the director, an agreement state, or the United States nuclear regulatory commission to perform such services.
(D) Test results shall be kept in units of becquerel or microcurie and maintained for inspection by the director. Records of test results for sealed sources shall be made pursuant to paragraph (E) of rule 3701:1-38-20 of the Administrative Code.
(E) A sealed source shall be considered to be leaking if the presence of one hundred eighty-five becquerels ( 0.005 microcurie) or more of removable contamination on any test sample is identified.
(F) The licensee shall immediately withdraw a leaking sealed source from use and shall take action to prevent the spread of contamination. The leaking sealed source shall be repaired or disposed of in accordance with this chapter.
(G) Reports of test results for leaking or contaminated sealed sources shall be made pursuant to paragraph (F) of rule 3701:1-38-21 of the Administrative Code.
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
1/24/2022 and
01/20/2027
Promulgated
Under:
119.03
Statutory Authority:
3748.04
Rule Amplifies:
3748.04
Prior Effective Dates:
01/29/2007