N.M. Code R. § 20.3.15.1509 – Fire Protection

A. The radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must have heat and smoke detectors. The detectors must activate an audible alarm. The alarm must be capable of alerting a person who is prepared to summon assistance promptly. The sources must automatically become fully shielded if a fire is detected.
B. The radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must be equipped with a fire extinguishing system capable of extinguishing a fire without the entry of personnel into the room. The system for the radiation room must have a shut-off valve to control flooding into unrestricted areas.
[5/3/1995; 20.3.15.1509 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 3.1.15.1509, 4/15/2004]