N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.5.17
Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 20.3.5.17 - RADIATION SURVEYS AND SURVEY RECORDSA. No radiographic operation shall be conducted unless calibrated and operable radiation survey instrumentation, as described in 20.3.5.16 NMAC is available and used at each site where radiographic exposures are made.B. Survey Requirements for Devices Containing Radioactive Materials. (1) Using a survey instrument meeting the requirements of Subsection A of 20.3.5.17 NMAC, conduct a survey of the radiographic exposure device and the guide tube after each exposure when approaching the device or 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.(2) Conduct a survey of the radiographic exposure device with a calibrated radiation survey instrument any time the source is exchanged and whenever a radiographic exposure device is placed in a storage area (as defined in Subsection AO of 20.3.5.7 NMAC), to ensure that the sealed source is in its shielded position.C. Survey Requirements for Radiation Machines. A physical radiation survey shall be made after each radiographic exposure using radiation machines to determine that the machine is "off".D. Records shall be kept of the surveys required by Subsection B of 20.3.5.17 NMAC. Such records shall be maintained for inspection by the Department for 3 years after completion of the survey. If the survey was used to determine an individual's exposure, however, the records of the survey shall be maintained until the Department authorizes their disposition.N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.5.17
20.3.5.17 NMAC - Rp 20 NMAC 3.1.5.521, 5/19/02