Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

and supporting heavy structures. Further, presence of any ammunition dumps,
and storage of inflammable and toxic substances in the vicinity are also
considered.
Basement may be an ideal site for location since the earth provides natural
and effective shielding. Alternatively, medical cyclotrons may be located
ground level as well. The medical cyclotron installations for the purpose of
commercial radioisotope production and distribution should be housed in
industrial areas. The application format for obtaining regulatory clearance
for site approval is given in Annexure 12.
3.4.1.3 Layout Plan, Design/Construction Approval
The medical cyclotron shall be housed in a room with adequate shielding.
Radiation areas and electrical high voltage areas need adequate isolation and
access control. The design should incorporate safe cable routing, segregation
of power and signal cables and provision of barriers to prevent fire. Firepropagating
material should not be in the vicinity of electrical joints.
The layout of the medical cyclotron facility shall be approved by AERB. As
part of construction/layout plan approval by AERB a preliminary safety
analysis report (PSAR) for medical cyclotron facility should be submitted.
The PSAR for medical cyclotron facility should contain the details as per the
Appendix 5B.
The regulatory clearance for construction is granted after design safety review
and layout plan approval and safety analysis of the installation, stipulating
the checkpoints, hold points and QA requirements. The AERB may inspect
the facility while under construction to verify whether the construction is as
per design. The consentee is required to submit periodic reports on quality
assurance to AERB. Installation of equipment, and preliminary tests on various
systems are to be carried out in a phased manner as per the checkpoints. The
application for layout plan and construction approval of medical cyclotron
facility is given in Annexure 13. The QA manual for construction should be
prepared and maintained by the facility and should be as per the format
given in Appendix 5F.
3.4.1.4 Commissioning and Operation
For granting licence for commissioning, the AERB evaluates the system
performance and the shielding adequacy of the installation. Prior to seeking
permission, the applicant should have
(i)
(ii)
Qualified and trained manpower-operators, radio pharmacist and
RSO Level-III
Personnel monitoring devices for all radiation workers
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