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...This rule applies to mobile and stationary computed tomography (CT) radiation-generating equipment, except for fluoroscopy units with CT capability, CT units used exclusively for radiotherapy simulation, and CT units integrated with linear accelerators. (A) CT radiation-generating equipment shall be maintained to meet the following equipment standards: (1) The operator shall be able to terminate x-ray...

...This rule applies to mobile and stationary computed tomography (CT) radiation-generating equipment, except for fluoroscopy units with CT capability, CT units used exclusively for radiotherapy simulation, and CT units integrated with linear accelerators. (A) CT radiation-generating equipment will be maintained to meet the following equipment standards: (1) The operator will be able to terminate x-ray e...

...(A) Definitions for the purpose of this rule: (1) "Ambient dose equivalent area product (ADAP)" shall be determined using the american national standards institute publication "ANSI/HPS N43.17-2009 Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Systems Using X-Ray or Gamma Radiation." (2) "Interlock" means a device preventing the start or continued operation of equipment that could cause ...

...(A) Definitions for the purpose of this rule: (1) "Ambient dose equivalent area product (ADAP)" will be determined using the american national standards institute publication "ANSI/HPS N43.17-2009 Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Systems Using X-Ray or Gamma Radiation." (2) "Interlock" means a device preventing the start or continued operation of equipment that could cause a...

...(A) Definitions for the purpose of this rule: (1) "Ambient dose equivalent area product (ADAP)" will be determined using the american national standards institute publication "ANSI/HPS N43.17-2009 Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Systems Using X-Ray or Gamma Radiation." (2) "Interlock" means a device preventing the start or continued operation of equipment that could cause a radiation hazard. (3) ...

...(A) Terms defined in rule 3701:1-38-01 of the Administrative Code shall have the same meaning when used in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code except for: (1) Terms redefined within this rule which shall be used within Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code; and (2) Terms redefined in specific rules in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, are for use within that speci...

...(A) Terms defined in rule 3701:1-38-01 of the Administrative Code shall have the same meaning when used in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code except for: (1) Terms redefined within this rule which shall be used within Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code; and (2) Terms redefined in specific rules in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, are for use within that speci...

...(A) The handler shall be responsible for directing the operation of the therapy equipment. The handler shall ensure that the requirements of Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code are met in the operation of the therapy equipment. (B) Therapy equipment that does not meet the provisions of rules within Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code shall not be used for irradiation of patients...

...(A) The handler shall be responsible for directing the operation of the therapy equipment to ensure that the requirements of Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code are met. (B) The handler shall not use therapy equipment that does not meet the provisions of Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code to irradiate patients. (C) For any therapy equipment subject to Chapter 3701:1-67 of ...

...As used in this rule, "therapy equipment" means therapy equipment operating below one megavolt (MV). In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers of therapy equipment shall comply with the following: (A) When the x-ray tube is operated at its maximum rated tube current for the maximum kilovoltage (kV), the leakage air kerma rate shall not exceed the ...

...As used in this rule, "therapy equipment" means photon therapy systems and electron therapy systems operating at or above one megavolt (MV). In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers of therapy equipment shall comply with the following: (A) Upon installation of therapy equipment, acceptance testing shall be performed to verify that the equipment ...

...(A) The handler shall ensure each facility location authorized to use therapy equipment shall have available appropriately calibrated portable survey equipment, which is capable of measuring doses over the range ten microsievert (one mrem) per hour to ten millisievert (one thousand mrem) per hour. The survey instrument(s) shall be operable and calibrated in accordance with rule 3701:1-67-07 of the Administrative Code...

...(A) Therapy equipment subject to the rules in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code shall be provided with such primary and secondary barriers as are necessary to ensure compliance with rules 3701:1-38-12 and 3701:1-38-13 of the Administrative Code which prescribe occupational and public dose limits respectively. Specifically: (1) All wall, floor, and ceiling areas struck by the useful bea...

...In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers shall comply with paragraphs (A) to (L) of this rule. (A) Therapy equipment subject to the rules in Chapter 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code shall be provided with such primary and secondary barriers as are necessary to ensure compliance with rules 3701:1-38-12 and 3701:1-38-13 of the Administrative ...

...(A) For therapy equipment subject to this chapter, a qualified medical physicist shall develop a documented quality assurance (QA) program using the appropriate "American Association of Physicists in Medicine" (AAPM) reports or the "National Council of Radiation Protection" (NCRP) report as a basis. (1) The quality assurance program shall: (a) Identify each QA performance test to be performe...

...In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers shall comply with paragraphs (A) to (H) of this rule. (A) For therapy equipment subject to this chapter, a qualified medical physicist shall develop a documented quality assurance (QA) program using the appropriate "American Association of Physicists in Medicine" (AAPM) reports or the "National Council o...

...(A) Electronic brachytherapy devices shall be subject to the requirements of this rule, and shall be exempt from the requirements of rule 3701:1-67-05 of the Administrative Code. (1) An electronic brachytherapy device that does not meet the requirements of this rule shall not be used for irradiation of patients; and (2) An electronic brachytherapy device shall only be utilized for human use appl...

...In addition to the rules in Chapters 3701:1-38 and 3701:1-67 of the Administrative Code, handlers of electronic brachytherapy equipment shall comply with paragraphs (A) to (N) of this rule. (A) Electronic brachytherapy devices shall be subject to the requirements of this rule, and shall be exempt from the requirements of rule 3701:1-67-05 of the Administrative Code. (1) An electronic brachytherapy d...

...A person shall not utilize, for therapeutic purposes, any electronic radiation-generating equipment that is not appropriately regulated under any existing category of therapy equipment, until: (A) The handler has, at a minimum, provided the department with: (1) A detailed description of the therapy equipment and its intended application(s); (2) Facility design requirements, including shieldin...

...In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of radiographic systems shall comply with the following: (A) Radiographic systems shall meet the following equipment standards: (1) A lock designed to prevent unauthorized or accidental production of ionizing radiation shall be provided. (2) A readily visible warning light, labeled with the words "X-RAY ...

...In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of radiographic systems will comply with the following: (A) Radiographic systems will meet the following equipment standards: (1) A lock designed to prevent unauthorized or accidental production of ionizing radiation will be provided. (2) A readily visible warning light, labeled with the words "X-RAY ON" ...

...In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of analytical systems shall comply with the following: (A) Analytical systems shall meet the following equipment standards: (1) Open-beam analytical systems shall; (a) Provide an automatic shut-off feature that prevents any part of a person's body from being exposed to the primary x-ray beam path; or (b)...

...In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of analytical systems will comply with the following: (A) Analytical systems will meet the following equipment standards: (1) Open-beam analytical systems will; (a) Provide an automatic shut-off feature that prevents any part of a person's body from being exposed to the primary x-ray beam path; or (b) Re...

...In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of cabinet systems shall comply with the following: (A) All cabinet system shall meet the following equipment standards: (1) Radiation emitted from a cabinet system shall not exceed an exposure of 4.4 microgray (0.5 milliroentgen) in one hour at any point five centimeters outside the external surface. (2)...

...In addition to the applicable rules in this chapter and Chapter 3701:1-38 of the Administrative Code, handlers of cabinet systems will comply with the following: (A) All cabinet system will meet the following equipment standards: (1) Radiation emitted from a cabinet system will not exceed an exposure of 4.4 microgray (0.5 milliroentgen) in one hour at any point five centimeters outside the external surface. (2) Ca...