[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 10, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2005]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 10CFR36.27]

[Page 615]
 
                            TITLE 10--ENERGY
 
                CHAPTER I--NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
 
PART 36_LICENSES AND RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRRADIATORS
--Table of Contents
 
      Subpart C_Design and Performance Requirements for Irradiators
 
Sec. 36.27  Fire protection.

    (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.