Section 325.5462. DEQ Did not provide language. Accountability, storage and transit.

(1) Except as otherwise specifically authorized by the department, a licensee shall provide accountability of sealed sources and shall maintain a record of all issues (or receipts) and returns of sealed sources on Form RH-103 or equivalent. A physical inventory shall be made at least every 6 months if sources are stored at the facility between treatments or upon receipt of case lease shipments.  Results of the inventory shall be recorded on Form RH-

103 or equivalent.  Accountability records shall be maintained for inspection as required by rule 245.

(2)   When not in use, sealed sources and applicators containing sealed sources shall be kept in a protective enclosure of such material and wall thickness as may be necessary to assure compliance with rules 203, 205, 210 and 211.

(3)  Transit of sealed sources within the authorized treatment facility shall be conducted only by persons approved by the radiation protection supervisor and only in such manner as designated in written procedures approved by the department before issuance of a specific license for such use. Transfer of sealed sources outside the authorized treatment facility shall be subject to rule 255 and any specific license conditions.

History: 1979 AC.