Section 180-19-023 - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCELicensees must perform inspection and maintence checks of the irradiator and components. Malfunctions and defects found must be repaired promptly.
023.01CHECKS. Inspection and maintenance checks must include, as a minimum, each of the following at the frequency specified in the license or license application: (A) Operability of each aspect of the access control system required by 180 NAC 19-008.(B) Functioning of the source position indicator required by 180 NAC 19-012.02.(C) Operability of the radiation monitor for radioactive contamination in pool water required by 180 NAC 19-022.02 using a radiation check source, if applicable.(D) Operability of the over-pool radiation monitor at underwater irradiators as required by 180 NAC 19-011.02.(E) Operability of the product exit monitor required by 180 NAC 19-011.01.(F) Operability of the emergency source return control required by 180 NAC 19-012.03.(G) Leak-tightness of systems through which pool water circulates by visual inspection. (H) Operability of the heat and smoke detectors and extinguisher system required by 180 NAC 19-010, but without turning extinguishers on.(I) Operability of the means of pool water replenishment required by 180 NAC 19-013.03.(J) Operability of the indicators of high and low pool water levels required by 180 NAC 19-013.04.(K) Operability of the intrusion alarm required by 180 NAC 19-008.09, if applicable.(L) Functioning and wear of the systems, mechanisms, and cables used to raise and lower sources.(M) Condition of the barrier to prevent products from hitting the sources or source mechanism as required by 180 NAC 19-014.(N) Amount of water added to the pool to determine if the pool is leaking.(O) Electrical wiring on required safety systems for radiation damage.(P) Pool water conductivity measurements and analysis as required by 180 NAC 19-024.02.180 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 19, § 023
Amended effective 6/26/2021Amended effective 6/14/2023