General requirements.

(a) Monitoring of individuals and areas shall be performed to: (1) Demonstrate compliance with the regulations in this part; (2) Document radiological conditions; (3) Detect changes in radiological conditions; (4) Detect the gradual buildup of radioactive material; (5) Verify the effectiveness of engineered and administrative controls in containing radioactive material and reducing radiation exposure; and (6) Identify and control potential sources of individual exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material. (b) Instruments and equipment used for monitoring shall be: (1) Periodically maintained and calibrated on an established frequency; (2) Appropriate for the type(s), levels, and energies of the radiation(s) encountered; (3) Appropriate for existing environmental conditions; and (4) Routinely tested for operability. [58 FR 65485, Dec. 14, 1993, as amended at 63 FR 59682, Nov. 4, 1998; 72 FR 31926, June 8, 2007]