Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-5.423 - Definitions
As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Associated equipment" means equipment,
such as guide tubes, control tubes, control cables, removable source stops,
J-tubes, and collimators, used in conjunction with a radiographic exposure
device that drives, guides, or comes in contact with the sealed
source.
(2) "Certifying entity"
means:
(a) For radiographic operations using
radioactive materials, an independent certifying organization that meets the
requirements of Appendix A of 10 CFR Part 34, which is herein incorporated by
reference and which is available from the department, or an agreement state
that meets the requirements of Appendix A, Parts II and III of 10 CFR Part
34.
(b) For radiographic operations
using radiation machines, any agreement state or organization approved by the
Conference of Radiation Control Directors, Inc.
(3) "Collimator" means a radiation shield
that is placed on the end of the guide tube or directly onto a radiographic
exposure device to restrict the size of the radiation beam when the sealed
source is cranked into position to make a radiographic exposure.
(4) "Control cable" means the cable that is
connected to the source assembly and used to drive the source from and return
it to the shielded position. It also is known as a drive cable.
(5) "Control drive mechanism" means a device
that enables the source assembly to be moved to and from the shielded position.
It also is known as a crank assembly.
(6) "Control tube" means a protective sheath
for guiding the control cable. The control tube connects the control drive
mechanism to the radiographic exposure device.
(7) "Exposure head" means a device that
locates the sealed source in the selected position. It also is known as a
source stop.
(8) "Guide tube" means
a flexible or rigid tube for guiding the source assembly and the attached
control cable from the radiographic exposure device to the exposure head and
includes the connections to attach to the radiographic exposure device and to
the exposure head. It also is known as a projection sheath or source
tube.
(9) "Industrial cabinet x-ray
system" means a cabinet x-ray system used to perform industrial radiography
excluding baggage x-ray systems.
(10) "Lay-barge radiography" means industrial
radiography performed on any water vessel used for laying pipe.
(11) "Platform radiography" means industrial
radiography performed on an offshore platform or other structure over a body of
water.
(12) "Radiographer
certification" means a written document received from a certifying entity
stating that an individual has met radiation safety training, testing, and
experience criteria satisfactorily.
(13) "Radiographic operations" means all
activities including surveys that involve the use or transport of radiation
machines, radiographic exposure devices, source changers, or industrial cabinet
x-ray systems to conduct industrial radiography.
(14) "Radiographic personnel" means
radiographers and radiographer's assistants.
(15) "Reference survey" means a survey made
with a radiation survey instrument within 6 inches (15 cm) of the surface of a
radiographic exposure device or source changer at a location established by the
licensee. The reference survey is used to verify that the sealed source is
located properly in the shielded position and to establish a radiation level
for reference before, during, and after radiographic operations.
(16) "S-tube" means a tube through which the
radioactive source travels inside a radiographic exposure device.
(17) "Source assembly" means a set of
assembled parts consisting of a sealed source and a connector that attaches the
source to the control cable. The source assembly sometimes includes a stop ball
used to secure the source in the shielded position. It also is known as a
pigtail.
(18) "Special training
session" means training not conducted during production radiography.
(19) "Transport container" means a package
that is designed to provide radiation safety and security when sealed sources
are transported and that meets all applicable requirements of the U.S.
Department of Transportation (USDOT).
(20) "Underwater radiography" means
industrial radiography performed when the radiation machine, radiographic
exposure device, or related equipment are beneath the surface of the
water.
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