N. C. Regulations for Protection Against Radiation

15A NCAC 11 .0505          STORAGE, LABELS AND TRANSPORTATION PRECAUTIONS

(a)  Security precautions during storage or transportation:

(1)           Locked radiographic exposure devices and storage containers shall be physically secured to prevent tampering or removal by unauthorized personnel.  The licensee shall store sealed sources in a manner which will minimize danger from explosion or fire.

(2)           The licensee shall lock and physically secure the transport package containing sealed sources in the transporting vehicle to prevent accidental loss, tampering or unauthorized removal of the sealed sources from the vehicle.

(b)  Labels:

(1)           The licensee shall not use a source changer or storage container to store sealed sources unless the source changer or the storage container has securely attached to it a durable, legible, and clearly visible label.  The label shall contain the radiation symbol specified in Rule .1623 of this Chapter and the wording:

CAUTION (OR DANGER)

RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL-- DO NOT HANDLE

NOTIFY CIVIL AUTHORITIES (OR NAME OF COMPANY)

(2)           The licensee shall not transport sealed sources unless the material is packaged, labeled, marked, and accompanied with the appropriate shipping papers in accordance with regulations set out in 10 CFR Part 71, including documentation of the Quality Assurance program requirements outlined in  10 CFR 71.105.

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Amendment Eff. August 20, 1994 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Authority G.S. 104E‑7;

Eff. February 1, 1980;

Amended Eff. May 1, 1995.

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