{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-481-1220","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-481-1220","heading":"Limits on external radiation levels from storage containers and source changers","body":"The maximum exposure rate limits for storage containers and source changers are  2 mSv (200 mrem) per hour at any exterior surface, and 0.1  mSv (10 mrem) per hour at one meter from any exterior surface with the sealed source in the shielded position.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 481. Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations","Part V. Radiation Safety Requirements For Industrial Radiographic Operations","Article 1. General Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter481/section1220/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:27Z","sha256":"5a40b77e8e7aad5e58fdc291712aaf944ad380893e7cb175ef24dc16462bbb8f","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-481-1210","next":"us-va/12vac5-481-1230"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}