ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

The Code establishes requirements for adoption by Commonwealth, State and Territory jurisdictions that will provide a system for the safe use of fixed radiation gauges that contain radioactive sources, X-ray tubes or neutron generator tubes.

Download the Code and Safety Guide

Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Safe Use of Fixed Radiation Gauges (2007) (PDF 457k)
(Updated to include Erratum (PDF 22k) issued 28 November 2007)

Printed Copies

Printed copies of RPS No. 13 are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of AUD$22.00 per copy (incl. GST and postage). Use the Radiation Protection Series Order Form (PDF 57kb) for ordering information and to place an order.

Public Consultation Documents

Public Consultation Draft Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Safe Use of Fixed Radiation Gauges (PDF 785k) - (August 2005)

Public Consultation Draft Regulatory Impact Statement for Code of Practice for Safe Use of Fixed Radiation Gauges (PDF 363k) - (August 2005)

Summary of Submissions and Responses (PDF 123k)

Final Regulatory Impact Statement for Code of Practice for Safe Use of Fixed Radiation Gauges (PDF 177k) - (29 November 2006)

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