American National Standard N43.5

Radiological Safety Standard for the design of Radiographic and Radioscopic Non-Medical X-Ray Equipment Below 1 Mev

This standard provides guidelines specific to the radiation safety aspects of the design of non-medical x-ray equipment operating at energies below 1 MeV for radiographic and radioscopic applications, wherein the x-rays are generated by electronic means. It does not apply to x-ray equipment used for industrial gauging applications. The objective is to achieve safe design of nonmedical x-ray equipment by establishing requirements for some components that are critical for radiation safety. These include controls, panel displays, warning indicators, tube assembly, and shielding. Other considerations, which are generally the responsibility of the manufacturer, are also included. These include instructions, provisions for means of connecting interlocks, and labeling.

 

 

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