Storage of Radioactive Materials

PURPOSE: This rule requires the safe storage of radioactive material. (1) The user shall see that radioactive materials are kept in a manner that will provide reasonable assurance that, during routine access to a controlled area, no person will be exposed in excess of the limits set forth in 19 CSR 20-10.040. Provisions shall be made to minimize the hazard to emergency workers in the event of fire and in situations where earthquake, flood and windstorm potentials exist. (2) The user shall see that vaults or rooms used for storing materials that may emit radioactive gases or airborne particulate matter are ventilated in a manner that the concentration of the gases or particulate matter in the air does not constitute a radiation hazard. (3) When there is a reasonable possibility that chemical, radiation or other action might lead to leakage of radioactive material from a container, the user shall provide a secondary tray or catchment to the container adequate to retain the entire amount of radioactive material. AUTHORITY: section 192.420, RSMo 1986.* This rule was previously filed as 13 CSR 5090.070. Original rule filed Nov. 9, 1964, effective Dec. 9, 1964. *Original authority: 192.420, RSMo 1963.