10 CFR 34.31

Inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers, and survey instruments

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(a) The licensee shall perform visual and operability checks on survey meters, radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment and source changers before use on each day the equipment is to be used to ensure that the equipment is in good working condition, that the sources are adequately shielded, and that required labeling is present. Survey instrument operability must be performed using check sources or other appropriate means. If equipment problems are found, the equipment must be removed from service until repaired.

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(b) Each licensee shall have written procedures for:

(1) Inspection and routine maintenance of radiographic exposure devices, source changers, associated equipment, transport and storage containers, and survey instruments at intervals not to exceed 3 months or before the first use thereafter to ensure the proper functioning of components important to safety. Replacement components shall meet design specifications. If equipment problems are found, the equipment must be removed from service until repaired.

(2) Inspection and maintenance necessary to maintain the Type B packaging used to transport radioactive materials. The inspection and maintenance program must include procedures to assure that Type B packages are shipped and maintained in accordance with the certificate of compliance or other approval.

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(c) Records of equipment problems and of any maintenance performed under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be made in accordance with § 34.73.

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v t e Code of Federal Regulations
Title 10 Part 34 - PART 34-LICENSES FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS
10 CFR: 1 2 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 25 26 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 50 51 52 54 55 60 61 62 63 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 81 95 100 140 150 160 170 171
1, General Provisions 3, Definitions 5, Interpretations 8, Information collection requirements: OMB approval 11, Specific Licensing Provisions 13, Specific license for industrial radiography 20, Equipment 21, Limits on external radiation levels from storage containers and source changers 23, Locking of radiographic exposure devices, storage containers and source changers 25, Radiation survey instruments 27, Leak testing and replacement of sealed sources 29, Quarterly inventory 31, Inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers, and survey instruments 33, Permanent radiographic installations 35, Labeling, storage, and transportation 41, Radiation Safety Requirements 42, Radiation Safety Officer for industrial radiography 43, Training 45, Operating and emergency procedures 46, Supervision of radiographers' assistants 47, Personnel monitoring 49, Radiation surveys 51, Surveillance 53, Posting 61, Recordkeeping Requirements 63, Records of receipt and transfer of sealed sources 65, Records of radiation survey instruments 67, Records of leak testing of sealed sources and devices containing depleted uranium 69, Records of quarterly inventory 71, Utilization logs 73, Records of inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers, and survey instruments 75, Records of alarm system and entrance control checks at permanent radiographic installations 79, Records of training and certification 81, Copies of operating and emergency procedures 83, Records of personnel monitoring Procedures 85, Records of radiation surveys 87, Form of records 89, Location of documents and records 101, Notifications 111, Exemptions 121, Violations 123, Criminal penalties Appendices: 10 CFR 34 Appendix A

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