South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part V - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
Section 61-63.V.RHA 5.17 - Radiation Surveys and Survey Records
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
The licensee shall ensure that:
5.17.1 A sufficient number of adequately calibrated and operable radiation survey instruments are available at the location of its radiographic operations whenever radiographic operations are being performed, and at the storage area, as defined in RHA 5.3.33 whenever a radiographic exposure device, a storage container, or source is being placed in storage.
5.17.2 A survey with a calibrated and operable radiation survey instrument is made after each exposure to determine that the sealed source has been returned to its shielded position. The entire circumference of the radiographic exposure device must be surveyed. If the radiographic exposure device has a source guide tube, the survey must include the guide tube. The survey must determine that the sealed source has returned to its shielded position before exchanging films, repositioning the exposure head, or dismantling equipment.
5.17.3 A survey with a calibrated and operable radiation survey instrument is made at any time a source is exchanged and whenever a radiographic exposure device is placed in a storage area as defined in RHA 5.3.33 to determine that the sealed source is in its shielded position. The entire circumference of the radiographic exposure device must be surveyed.
5.17.4 A record of the storage survey required in RHA 5.17.3 is made and is retained for three years for inspection by the Department when that storage survey is the last one performed in the work day.
