N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.4.429

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 20.3.4.429 - EXCEPTIONS TO POSTING REQUIREMENTS

A. A licensee or registrant is not required to post caution signs in areas or rooms containing sources of radiation for periods of less than 8 hours, if each of the following conditions is met:

(1) the sources of radiation are constantly attended during these periods by an individual who takes the precautions necessary to prevent the exposure of individuals to sources of radiation in excess of the limits established in this part; and

(2) the area or room is subject to the licensee's or registrant's control.

B. Rooms or other areas in hospitals that are occupied by patients are not required to be posted with caution signs pursuant to 20.3.4.428 NMAC provided that the patient could be released from licensee control pursuant to Subsection I of 20.3.7.703 NMAC.

C. A room or area is not required to be posted with a caution sign because of the presence of a sealed source provided the radiation level at 30 centimeters from the surface of the sealed source container or housing does not exceed 0.005 rem (0.05 millisievert) per hour.

D. A room or area is not required to be posted with a caution sign because of the presence of radiation machines provided the radiation level at 30 centimeters from the radiation machine housing does not exceed 0.005 rem (0.05 millisievert) per hour.

E. Rooms in hospitals or clinics that are used for teletherapy are exempt from the requirement to post caution signs under 20.3.4.428 NMAC if:

(1) access to the room is controlled pursuant to Subsection E of 20.3.7.711 NMAC; and

(2) personnel in attendance take necessary precautions to prevent the inadvertent exposure of workers, other patients and members of the public to radiation in excess of the limits established in this part.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.4.429

20.3.4.429 NMAC - Rp, 20.3.4.429 NMAC, 4/30/2009