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(ii) each radiographic exposure device containing a
sealed source or transport and storage container in which the sealed
source is located; and
(iii) each sealed source;
(B) the name and signature of the radiographer using
the source of radiation;
(C) the location(s) and date(s) where each source of ra-
diation is used; and
(D) the date(s) each source of radiation is removed from
storage and returned to storage.
(2) Utilization logs may be kept on clear legible records
containing all the information required by paragraph (1) of this subsec-
tion.
(3) Records of utilization logs shall be made and main-
tained in accordance with subsection (v)(1) of this section.
(m) Inspection and maintenance of radiation machines, radio-
graphic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated
equipment, source changers, and survey instruments.
(1) Each day before using equipment, the radiographer
shall:
(A) perform visual and operational checks on radiation
machines, survey instruments, radiographic exposure devices, trans-
port and storage containers, associated equipment and source changers
to ensure that:
(i) the equipment is in good working condition;
(ii) the sources are adequately shielded in radio-
graphic exposure devices; and
(iii) required labeling is present and legible;
(B) determine the survey instrument is responding us-
ing check sources or other appropriate means; and
(C) remove the equipment from service until repaired if
equipment problems are found.
(2) Each licensee and registrant shall perform and shall
have written procedures for the following:
(A) inspection and routine maintenance of radiation
machines, radiographic exposure devices, source changers, associated
equipment, transport and storage containers, and survey instruments at
intervals not to exceed three months to ensure the proper functioning
of components important to safety. All appropriate components shall
be maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. Ra-
diation machines, radiographic exposure devices, transport containers
and source changers being stored are exempted from this requirement
provided that each radiation machine, radiographic exposure device,
transport container, or source changer is inspected and repaired prior
to being returned to service. This inspection and maintenance program
shall cover, as a minimum, the items listed in subsection (x)(2) of this
section; and
(B) inspection and maintenance necessary to maintain
the Type B packaging used to transport radioactive material. The in-
spection and maintenance program shall include procedures to assure
that Type B packages are shipped and maintained in accordance with
the certificate of compliance or other approval.
(3) Records of daily checks of equipment, equipment prob-
lems found in daily checks and quarterly inspections, and of any main-
tenance performed in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsectionshall be made and maintained in accordance with subsection (v)(1) of
this section.
(4) The record shall include the following:
(A) date of check or inspection;
(B) name of inspector;
(C) equipment involved;
(D) any problems found; and
(E) what repairs or maintenance, if any, were done.
(n) Permanent radiographic installations.
(1) Permanent radiographic installations shall have high ra-
diation area entrance controls (for example, a control device that ener-
gizes a conspicuous visible and audible alarm signal and/or continuous
direct or electronic surveillance) as described in 289.202(s)(1) - (4) of
this title or 289.231(t)(1) - (4) of this title, or if applicable, 289.229
of this title.
(2) The entrance controls shall be tested for proper opera-
tion at the beginning of each day of equipment use.
(3) The alarm system shall be tested for proper operation
with a source of radiation each day before the installation is used for
radiographic operations. The test shall include a check for the visible
and audible signals.
(4) Entrance control devices that reduce the radiation level
upon entry (designated in paragraph (1) of this subsection) shall be
tested monthly.
(5) If an entrance control device or alarm is operating
improperly, it shall be immediately labeled as defective and repaired
within seven calendar days. The facility may continue to be used
during this seven-day period, provided the licensee or registrant
implements the continuous surveillance requirements of subsection
(q) of this section, ensures that radiographic personnel use an alarming
ratemeter, and complies with the requirements of subsection (u)(8)(G)
of this section.
(6) Records of alarm systems and entrance control tests and
repairs required by this subsection shall be made and maintained in
accordance with subsection (v)(1) of this section.
(o) Notification of incidents.
(1) The agency shall be notified of the loss or theft of
sources of radiation, overexposures, and excessive levels in accordance
with 289.202(ww) - (yy), and (bbb) of this title or 289.231(gg) - (jj)
of this title, as applicable.
(2) In addition, each licensee or registrant shall submit a
written report within 30 days to the agency whenever one of the fol-
lowing events occurs:
(A) a source assembly cannot be returned to the fully-
shielded position and properly secured;
(B) the source assembly becomes unintentionally dis-
connected from the control cable;
(C) any component critical to safe operation of the ra-
diographic exposure device fails to properly perform its intended func-
tion;
(D) an indicator on a radiation machine fails to show
that radiation is being produced;
(E) an exposure switch on a radiation machine fails to
terminate production of radiation when turned to the off position; or32 TexReg 3128 June 8, 2007 Texas Register
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