[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 10, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 10CFR36.61]

[Page 597]
 
                            TITLE 10--ENERGY
 
                CHAPTER I--NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
 
PART 36--LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart D--Operation of Irradiators
 
Sec. 36.61  Inspection and maintenance.

    (a) The licensee shall perform inspection and maintenance checks 
that include, as a minimum, each of the following at the frequency 
specified in the license or license application:
    (1) Operability of each aspect of the access control system required 
by Sec. 36.23.
    (2) Functioning of the source position indicator required by 
Sec. 36.31(b).
    (3) Operability of the radiation monitor for radioactive 
contamination in pool water required by Sec. 36.59(b) using a radiation 
check source, if applicable.
    (4) Operability of the over-pool radiation monitor at underwater 
irradiators as required by Sec. 36.29(b).
    (5) Operability of the product exit monitor required by 
Sec. 36.29(a).
    (6) Operability of the emergency source return control required by 
Sec. 36.31(c).
    (7) Leak-tightness of systems through which pool water circulates 
(visual inspection).
    (8) Operability of the heat and smoke detectors and extinguisher 
system required by Sec. 36.27 (but without turning extinguishers on).
    (9) Operability of the means of pool water replenishment required by 
Sec. 36.33(c).
    (10) Operability of the indicators of high and low pool water levels 
required by Sec. 36.33(d).
    (11) Operability of the intrusion alarm required by Sec. 36.23(i), 
if applicable.
    (12) Functioning and wear of the system, mechanisms, and cables used 
to raise and lower sources.
    (13) Condition of the barrier to prevent products from hitting the 
sources or source mechanism as required by Sec. 36.35.
    (14) Amount of water added to the pool to determine if the pool is 
leaking.
    (15) Electrical wiring on required safety systems for radiation 
damage.
    (16) Pool water conductivity measurements and analysis as required 
by Sec. 36.63(b).
    (b) Malfunctions and defects found during inspection and maintenance 
checks must be repaired without undue delay.