Section 246-243-240. Appendix B—General guidelines for inspection of radiography equipment.

(1) Panoramic devices (devices in which the source is physically removed from shielded container during exposure) should be inspected for:

(a) Radiographic exposure unit;

(i) Abnormal surface radiation levels anywhere on camera;

(ii) Condition of safety plugs;

(iii) Proper operation of locking mechanism;

(iv) Condition of pigtail connector;

(v) Alignment of "S" tube with exit port;

(vi) Condition of carrying device (for example, straps and handles);

(vii) Proper labeling;

(b) Source tube;

(i) Rust, corrosion, dirt, or sludge buildup inside the source tube;

(ii) Condition of source tube connector;

(iii) Condition of source stop;

(iv) Kinks or damage that could prevent proper operation;

(c) Control cables and drive mechanism;

(i) Proper drive mechanism for this camera, if appropriate;

(ii) Changes in general operating characteristics;

(iii) Condition of connector on drive cable;

(iv) Drive cable flexibility, wear, and rust;

(v) Excessive wear or damage to crank assembly parts;

(vi) Damage to drive cable conduit that could prevent the cable from moving freely;

(vii) Connection of the control cable connector with the pigtail connector for proper mating;

(viii) Proper operation of source position indicator, if applicable.

(2) Directional beam devices should be inspected for:

(a) Abnormal surface radiation;

(b) Changes in the general operating characteristics of the unit;

(c) Proper operation of shutter mechanism;

(d) Chafing or binding of shutter mechanism;

(e) Damage to the device which might impair its operation;

(f) Proper operation of locking mechanism;

(g) Proper drive mechanism with this camera, if appropriate;

(h) Condition of carrying device (for example, straps and handles);

(i) Proper labeling.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.110. WSR 16-13-054, § 246-243-240, filed 6/10/16, effective 7/11/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. WSR 94-01-073, § 246-243-240, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-243-240, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.080. WSR 83-19-050 (Order 2026), § 402-36-165, filed 9/16/83.]

RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.110. WSR 16-13-054, § 246-243-240, filed 6/10/16, effective 7/11/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. WSR 94-01-073, § 246-243-240, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-243-240, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.080. WSR 83-19-050 (Order 2026), § 402-36-165, filed 9/16/83.