Section 335.8150  5-Year Inspection for Teletherapy and Gamma Stereotactic Radiosurgery Units

a)         A licensee shall have each teletherapy unit and gamma stereotactic radiosurgery unit fully inspected and serviced during source replacement or at intervals not to exceed 5 years, whichever comes first, to assure proper functioning of the source exposure mechanism.

b)         This inspection and servicing may only be performed by persons specifically licensed to do so by the Agency, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an Agreement State or a Licensing State.

c)         A licensee shall maintain a record of the 5-year inspections for teletherapy and gamma stereotactic radiosurgery units required by this Section for the duration of use of the unit.

d)         The record must contain:

                        1)         The inspector's radioactive materials license number;

                        2)         The date of the inspection;

3)         The manufacturer's name and model and serial number of both the treatment unit and source;

4)         A list of components inspected, services and the type of service; and

                        5)         The signature of the inspector.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9029, effective April 28, 2006)