1. (a) Each licensee shall visually check source holders, logging tools, and source handling tools, for defects before each use to ensure that the equipment is in good working condition and that required labeling is present. If defects are found, the equipment must be removed from service until repaired, and a record must be made listing the date of check, name of inspector, equipment involved, defects found, and repairs made. These records shall be retained for three years after the defect is found.
2. (b) Each licensee shall have a program of semi-annual visual inspection and routine maintenance of source holders, logging tools, injection tools, source handling tools, storage containers, transport containers, and uranium sinker bars to ensure that the required labeling is legible and that no physical damage is visible. If defects are found, the equipment must be removed from service until repaired, and a record must be made listing date, equipment involved, inspection and maintenance operations performed, any defects found, and any actions taken to correct the defects. These records must be retained for three years after the defect is found.
3. (c) Removal of a sealed source from a source holder or logging tool, and maintenance on sealed sources or holders in which sealed sources are contained shall not be performed by the licensee unless a written procedure developed pursuant to Section 30348.2 has been approved by the Department.
4. (d) If a sealed source is stuck in the source holder, the licensee shall not perform any operation, such as drilling, cutting, or chiseling on the source holder unless the licensee is specifically approved by the Department.
5. (e) The opening, repair, or modification of any sealed source is prohibited unless performed by persons specifically approved to do so by the Department.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 114975, 115000 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 114965, 114970, 115060, 115230, 115235, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-4-91; operative 12-4-91 (Register 92, No. 5).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) and repealer and new Note filed 12-15-2025; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2025, No. 51).