South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part IV - USE OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Subpart H - PHOTON EMITTING REMOTE AFTERLOADER UNITS, TELETHERAPY UNITS, AND GAMMA STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY UNITS
Section 61-63.IV.H.RHA 4.71 - Radiation Surveys
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
4.71.1 In addition to the survey requirement in RHA 3.16, a person licensed under this subpart 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.
4.71.2 The licensee shall make the survey required by RHA 4.71.1 at installation of a new source and following repairs to the source(s) shielding, the source(s) driving unit, or other electronic or compromise the radiation safety of the unit or the source(s).
4.71.3 A licensee shall retain a record of the radiation surveys required by RHA 4.71.1 in accordance with RHA 4.115. mechanical component that could expose the source, reduce the shielding around the source(s), or