TITLE 32: ENERGY
CHAPTER II: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SUBCHAPTER b: RADIATION PROTECTION
PART 340 STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION
SECTION 340.540 CALIBRATION OF SURVEY INSTRUMENTS


 

Section 340.540  Calibration of Survey Instruments

 

a)         Unless specified in another Part, a licensee shall have each survey instrument used to show compliance with this Part calibrated before first use, annually and following a repair that affects the calibration.  A licensee shall:

 

1)         Calibrate all scales with readings up to 10 mSv (1000 mrem) per hour with a radiation source;

 

2)         Calibrate two separated readings on each scale or decade that will be used to show compliance; and

 

3)         Conspicuously note on the instrument the date of calibration.

 

b)         A licensee may not use survey instruments if the difference between the indicated exposure rate and the calculated exposure rate is more than 20 percent.

 

(Source:  Added at 29 Ill. Reg. 20841, effective December 16, 2005)