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10 CFR 36.27: Fire protection.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 10—Energy
- CHAPTER I—NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
- PART 36—LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS
- Subpart C—Design and Performance Requirements for Irradiators
(a) The radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must have heat and smoke detectors. The detectors must activate an audible alarm. The alarm must be capable of alerting a person who is prepared to summon assistance promptly. The sources must automatically become fully shielded if a fire is detected.
(b) The radiation room at a panoramic irradiator must be equipped with a fire extinguishing system capable of extinguishing a fire without the entry of personnel into the room. The system for the radiation room must have a shut-off valve to control flooding into unrestricted areas.
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