- (a) Particle accelerators, when not in operation, shall be secured to prevent unauthorized use.
- (b) The safety interlock system shall not be used to turn off the accelerator beam except in an emergency.
- (c) All safety and warning devices, including interlocks, shall be checked for proper operation at intervals not to exceed 3 months. Results of such tests shall be maintained at the accelerator facility for inspection by DHHS/RHS.
- (d) Electrical circuit diagrams of the accelerator, and the associated safety interlock systems, shall be kept current and maintained for inspection by DHHS/RHS and shall be available to the operator at each accelerator facility.
(e) If, for any reason, it is necessary to intentionally bypass a safety interlock or interlocks, such action shall be:
- (1) Authorized by the radiation safety committee and the radiation safety officer;
- (2) Recorded in a permanent log and a notice posted at the accelerator control console; and
- (3) Terminated as soon as possible.
- (f) A copy of the current operating and the emergency procedures shall be maintained at the accelerator control panel.
Source. #6827, eff 8-6-98; ss by #8692, INTERIM, eff 7-27-06, EXPIRES: 2-2-07; ss by #8808, eff 1-24-07; ss by #10804, eff 3-26-15; ss by #14302, eff 7-1-25, EXPIRES: 7-1-35