Utah Admin. Code R313-15-903 - Exceptions to Posting Requirements
(1) A licensee or registrant is not required
to post caution signs in areas or rooms containing sources of radiation for
periods of less than eight hours, if each of the following conditions is met:
(a) The sources of radiation are constantly
attended during these periods by an individual who takes the precautions
necessary to prevent the exposure of individuals to sources of radiation in
excess of the limits established in Rule R313-15; and
(b) The area or room is subject to the
licensee 's or registrant's control.
(2) Rooms or other areas in hospitals that
are occupied by patients are not required to be posted with caution signs
pursuant to Section
R313-15-902
provided that the patient could be released from licensee control pursuant to
Rule R313-32.
(3) A room or area is
not required to be posted with a caution sign because of the presence of a
sealed source provided the radiation level at 30 centimeters from the surface
of the sealed source container or housing does not exceed 0.05 mSv (0.005 rem)
per hour.
(4) A room or area is not
required to be posted with a caution sign because of the presence of radiation
machines used solely for diagnosis in the healing arts .
(5) Rooms in hospitals or clinics that are
used for teletherapy are exempt from the requirement to post caution signs
under Section
R313-15-902
if:
(a) Access to the room is controlled
pursuant to Section R313-32; and
(b) Personnel in attendance take necessary
precautions to prevent the inadvertent exposure of workers, other patients, and
members of the public to radiation in excess of the limits established in Rule
R313-15.
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