WAC 246-236-061. Inspection and maintenance

(1) The licensee shall perform inspection and maintenance checks that include, as a minimum, each of the following at the frequency specified in the license or license application: (a) Operability of each aspect of the access control system required under WAC 246-236-023 ; (b) Functioning of the source position indicator required under WAC 246-236-031 (2); (c) Operability of the radiation monitor for radioactive contamination in pool water required under WAC 246-236-059 (2) using a radiation check source, if applicable; (d) Operability of the over-pool radiation monitor at underwater irradiators as required under WAC 246-236-029 (2); (e) Operability of the product exit monitor required under WAC 246-236-029 (1); (f) Operability of the emergency source return control required under WAC 246-236-031 (3); (g) Leak-tightness of systems through which pool water circulates (visual inspection); (h) Operability of the heat and smoke detectors and extinguisher system required under WAC 246-236-027 (but without turning extinguishers on); (i) Operability of the means of pool water replenishment required under WAC 246-236-033 (3); (j) Operability of the indicators of high and low pool water levels required under WAC 246-236-033 (4); (k) Operability of the intrusion alarm required under WAC 246-236-023 (9), if applicable; (l) Functioning and wear of the system, mechanisms, and cables used to raise and lower sources; (m) Condition of the barrier to prevent products from hitting the sources or source mechanism as required under WAC 246-236-035 ; (n) Amount of water added to the pool to determine if the pool is leaking; (o) Electrical wiring on required safety systems for radiation damage; (p) Pool water conductivity measurements and analysis as required under WAC 246-236-063 (2). (2) Malfunctions and defects found during inspection and maintenance checks must be repaired without undue delay.