Ill. Admin. Code tit. 32, § 390.40 - Equipment Controls
a) All
meters and controls on the accelerator control console shall be clearly
identified and easily discernible. Accelerator control consoles shall be
equipped with a keyswitch or other device that will render the console
inoperative when the key or device is removed. Only one key shall be available
to the operating crew.
b) All
entrances into a target room or other high radiation area shall be provided
with a minimum of two personnel interlocks.
c) The interlock system shall be designed to
prevent restarting of the accelerator without manually resetting the
accelerator "ON" switch at the control console after the tripping of a
shielding interlock or a power failure. At the time of such an occurrence, the
registrant is required to resurvey the radiation area prior to reactivation of
the accelerator. Records documenting the circumstances surrounding such
occurrences shall be maintained for review by the Agency.
d) A scram or panic button or other emergency
power cut-off switch shall be located and easily identifiable in all accessible
high radiation areas. A visible and/or audible signal system shall be installed
within the protective enclosure that will be activated for a reasonable length
of time before the power to the accelerator can be activated.
e) Electrical circuit diagrams of the
accelerator and the associated interlock system shall be kept current and on
file at each accelerator facility .
f) All safety and warning devices, including
interlocks, shall be checked and appropriately serviced each month. A log and
written records of these tests shall be kept by the registrant and made
available for inspection by the Agency.
Notes
Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 4326, effective March 9, 2009
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