Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE32. ENERGY |
PART346. LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS |
SUBPARTC. DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF IRRADIATORS |
§346.370. Power Failures
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a) If electrical power at a panoramic irradiator is lost for longer than 10 seconds, the sources shall automatically return to the shielded position.
b) The lock on the door of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator shall not be deactivated by a power failure.
c) During a power failure, the area of any irradiator where the sources are located may be entered only when using an operable and calibrated radiation survey meter.
d) If non-electrical power is used to control or operate any irradiator safety feature, failure of that power source shall automatically return the radiation sources to their fully shielded position.