1. (a) The licensee shall perform visual and operability checks on survey meters, radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment and source changers at the start of each day’s use, or work shift, to ensure that:

   1. (1) The equipment is in good working condition;
   2. (2) The sources are adequately shielded; and
   3. (3) Required labeling is present.
2. (b) Survey instrument operability shall be performed using check sources or other appropriate means.
3. (c) Each licensee shall conduct a program for inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure devices, source changers, associated equipment, transport and storage containers, and survey instruments at intervals not to exceed 3 months or before the first use thereafter to ensure the proper functioning of components important to safety is in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
4. (d) Each licensee shall ensure that all replacement components for radiographic exposure devices, source changers, associated equipment, transport and storage containers and survey instruments meet design specifications.
5. (e) If any equipment problems are found, the equipment shall be removed from service and labeled as defective until repaired.
6. (f) The licensee’s inspection and maintenance program shall include procedures to ensure that Type B packages used to transport radioactive materials are shipped and maintained in accordance with the certificate of registration or other approval.
7. (g) Records of equipment problems and of any maintenance performed under He‑P 4034.12 shall be made in accordance with He‑P 4034.30.

Source. #6942, eff 2-1-99; ss by #8800, INTERIM, eff 2-1-07, EXPIRED: 7-31-07 New. #8959, eff 8-7-07; ss by #10983, eff 11-24-15; amd by #12930, eff 11-26-19; ss by #14325, eff 7-19-25, EXPIRES: 7-19-35