N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.5.25

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

Section 20.3.5.25 - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR CABINET RADIOGRAPHY

A. Systems for cabinet radiography designed to allow admittance of individuals shall:

(1) Comply with all applicable requirements of this Part, and Sections 405 to 412 of 20.3.4 NMAC. If such a system is a certified cabinet x-ray system, it shall comply with all applicable requirements of this Part and 21 CFR 1020.40; and

(2) Be evaluated at intervals not to exceed 1 year to assure compliance with the applicable requirements as specified in paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 20.3.5.25 NMAC. Records of these evaluations shall be maintained for inspection by the Department for a period of 3 years after the evaluation.

B. Certified cabinet x-ray systems designed to exclude individuals from the interior of the cabinet are exempt from the requirements of this Part except that:

(1) Operating personnel must be provided with a NVLAP certified dosimeter, and reports of the results shall be maintained for inspection by the Department;

(2) No registrant shall permit any individual to operate a cabinet x-ray system until such individual has received a copy of and instruction in the operating procedures for the unit and has demonstrated competence in its use. Records which demonstrate compliance with this section shall be maintained for inspection by the Department until disposition is authorized by the Department;

(3) Tests for proper operation of high radiation area control devices or alarm systems, where applicable, shall be conducted, recorded, and maintained in accordance with Subsection B of 20.3.5.19 NMAC; and

(4) The registrant shall perform an evaluation at intervals not to exceed 1 year, to determine conformance with Sections 405 to 412 of 20.3.4 NMAC. If such a system is a certified cabinet x-ray system, it shall be evaluated at intervals not to exceed 1 year to determine conformance with 21 CFR 1020.40. Records of these evaluations shall be maintained for inspection by the Department for a period of 3 years after the evaluation.

C. Certified cabinet x-ray systems shall be maintained in compliance with 21 CFR 1020.49 unless prior approval has been granted by the Department pursuant to Subsection A of 20.3.1.107 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.5.25

20.3.5.25 NMAC - Rp 20 NMAC 3.1.5.524, 5/19/02