N.M. Code R. § 20.3.15.1514 – Power Failures

A. If electrical power at a panoramic irradiator is lost for longer than 10 seconds, the source must automatically return to the shielded position.
B. The lock on the door of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator may not be deactivated by a power failure.
C. During a power failure, the area of any irradiator where sources are located may be entered only when using an operable and calibrated radiation survey meter.
[5/3/1995; 20.3.15.1514 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 3.1.15.1514, 4/15/2004]