[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 10, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 10CFR34.31]

[Page 554]
 
                            TITLE 10--ENERGY
 
                CHAPTER I--NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
 
PART 34--LICENSES FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY AND RADIATION SAFETY 
REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS--Table of 
Contents
 
                          Subpart C--Equipment
 
Sec. 34.31  Inspection and maintenance of radiographic exposure devices, 

transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers, 
and survey instruments.

    (a) The licensee shall perform visual and operability checks on 
survey meters, radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage 
containers, associated equipment and source changers before use on each 
day the equipment is to be used to ensure that the equipment is in good 
working condition, that the sources are adequately shielded, and that 
required labeling is present. Survey instrument operability must be 
performed using check sources or other appropriate means. If equipment 
problems are found, the equipment must be removed from service until 
repaired.
    (b) Each licensee shall have written procedures for:
    (1) Inspection and routine maintenance of radiographic exposure 
devices, source changers, associated equipment, transport and storage 
containers, and survey instruments at intervals not to exceed 3 months 
or before the first use thereafter to ensure the proper functioning of 
components important to safety. Replacement components shall meet design 
specifications. If equipment problems are found, the equipment must be 
removed from service until repaired.
    (2) Inspection and maintenance necessary to maintain the Type B 
packaging used to transport radioactive materials. The inspection and 
maintenance program must include procedures to assure that Type B 
packages are shipped and maintained in accordance with the certificate 
of compliance or other approval.
    (c) Records of equipment problems and of any maintenance performed 
under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section must be made in accordance 
with Sec. 34.73.