N. C. Regulations for Protection Against Radiation

15A NCAC 11 .1623          CAUTION SIGNS

(a)  Unless otherwise authorized by the agency, the symbol prescribed by the rules of this Chapter shall use the colors magenta, or purple, or black on yellow background.  The radiation symbol prescribed by the rules of this Chapter is the standard three-bladed design.

(1)           The blades and interior circle shall be magenta, purple, or black; and

(2)           The background shall be yellow.

(b)  Notwithstanding the requirements of Paragraph (a) of this Rule, licensees and registrants are authorized to label sources, source holders, or device components containing sources of radiation that are subjected to high temperatures, with conspicuously etched or stamped radiation caution symbols and without a color requirement.

(c)  In addition to the contents of signs and labels prescribed in the rules of this Chapter, the licensee or registrant may provide, on or near the required signs and labels, additional information, as appropriate, to make individuals aware of potential radiation exposures and to minimize the exposures.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 104E-7(a)(2);

Eff. January 1, 1994.

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