S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-65.I.RHC 1.4

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-65.I.RHC 1.4 - Tests and Surveys

1.4.1 Each registrant shall make or cause to be made such surveys as are necessary for him to comply with these regulations.

1.4.2 Each registrant shall perform, upon instructions from the Department, or shall permit the Department to perform, such reasonable tests as the Department deems appropriate or necessary including, but not limited to, tests of:

1.4.2.1 Particle accelerators;

1.4.2.2 Facilities wherein particle accelerators are used or stored;

1.4.2.3 Radiation detection and monitoring instruments; and

1.4.2.4 Other equipment and devices used in connection with utilization or storage of particle accelerators.

1.4.3 Results of such tests and surveys shall be submitted to the Department upon request.

1.4.4 Radiation Survey Instruments.

1.4.4.1 The radiation survey instrument used shall have a minimum operation range consistent with the radiation field being measured.

1.4.4.2 Each radiation survey instrument shall be maintained annually.

1.4.4.2.1 Each radiation survey instrument shall be calibrated at intervals not to exceed 12 months and after each instrument servicing and repair.

1.4.4.2.2 Each radiation survey instrument shall be calibrated such that accuracy within 20 percent traceable to a national standard can be demonstrated.

1.4.4.2.3 Each radiation survey instrument shall be calibrated at two or more widely separated points, other than zero, on each scale.

1.4.4.2.4 Each radiation survey instrument shall be calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

1.4.4.2.5 Records of these calibrations shall be maintained for inspection by this Department.

1.4.4.3 The registrant shall make available to survey instrument users the manufacturer's instructions of the survey instrument including any restrictions of the operating techniques required for the proper operation of the particular instrument.

1.4.4.3.1 The registrant shall adhere to the manufacturer's instructions in all respects.

1.4.4.3.2 The user shall be able to demonstrate familiarity and competence with these instructions.

1.4.4.3.3 Documentation must be maintained, indicating that the user has read and agrees to adhere to the operating instructions.

1.4.4.3.4 The operator shall check each survey instrument for proper operation with a dedicated check source each day of use to ensure the instrument is operating properly. Documentation of these checks shall be maintained for Department review.

1.4.5 Records of all calibrations and instrumentation checks shall be retained for five years or until the next Department inspection, whichever is later.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-65.I.RHC 1.4

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015.