Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...
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3.4.2 <strong>Facilities</strong> Engaged in the Commercial Production of <strong>Radiation</strong> Generating<br />
Equipment<br />
3.4.2.1 General<br />
Manufacturing/Assembling of X-ray machines (maximum rating 150 kV,<br />
1200mA) including mobile X-ray unit, ortho-pan-tomography (OPG), dental,<br />
C-Arm, mammography, interventional radiology, computed tomography unit<br />
and X-ray tubes, involves its testing <strong>for</strong> quality control measurements. This<br />
is an area of potential radiation exposure to the associated personnel.<br />
3.4.2.2 Layout Plan Approval (of Testing Laboratory)<br />
The layout of testing laboratory should be approved by AERB. The testing<br />
laboratory should be located at one corner of the facility where there should<br />
be access control <strong>for</strong> the workers not directly involved in the testing of the<br />
X-ray machines. Proper cooling arrangements (AC/cooling fan) should be<br />
provided <strong>for</strong> fast cooling of X-ray tubes while testing.<br />
All protective accessories such as mobile protective barriers, lead apron should<br />
be available as stipulated by AERB in safety code titled ‘Medical Diagnostic<br />
X-Ray Equipment and Installations’, [AERB/SC/MED-2 (Rev.1), 2001].<br />
These are essentially in the nature of access control and radiation shielding<br />
to minimise the radiation exposure to the workers.<br />
Dark room should be available in the near vicinity of X-ray testing room <strong>for</strong><br />
developing films.<br />
The application <strong>for</strong>mat <strong>for</strong> layout plan approval of testing facility <strong>for</strong> facilities<br />
engaged in commercial production of radiation generating equipment is given<br />
in Annexure 15.<br />
3.4.2.3 Construction<br />
The construction of the facility can be started after obtaining layout plan<br />
approval from AERB and no separate regulatory clearance is required <strong>for</strong><br />
construction.<br />
However AERB may inspect the facility while under construction to verify<br />
whether the construction is in con<strong>for</strong>mity with approved layout plan.<br />
3.4.2.4 Licence <strong>for</strong> Commercial Production/Manufacturing<br />
Prior to obtaining Licence <strong>for</strong> commercial production of radiation generating<br />
equipment the applicant should have:<br />
(i)<br />
(ii)<br />
Qualified and trained manpower - RSO, service engineers<br />
Personnel monitoring devices<br />
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