Licence conditions - Codes and standards applicable to sources
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NOTE 1: The codes and standards in the table below apply as indicated and are additional to the codes that appear in section 59 of the Regulations, namely:
NOTE 2: In addition to the codes and standards, ARPANSA considers international best practice during licensing decisions. This includes international standards and guidance that may apply to ionising radiation sources and non-ionising radiation sources. NOTE 3: re instrument calibration requirements in AS/NZS AS2243.4 Although the standard requires annual calibration of radiation monitoring instruments, if an instrument is used solely to detect the presence or absence of radioactive contamination, and from which no quantitative information (such as air concentration or surface contamination) is derived, then the frequency of calibration may be extended to a maximum of five years. |
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Group 1 |
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Description Code and/or standard |
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| G1-1 |
Sealed source for calibration purposes of activity of 40 MBq or less |
| G1-2 |
Sealed source in a fully enclosed analytical device |
| G1-3 |
Sealed source with activity of 400 MBq or less in a fixed gauge |
| G1-4 |
Sealed source in a blood irradiator |
| G1-5 |
Sealed source in a bone densitometer |
| G1-6 |
Sealed source that: |
| G1-7 |
Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides of one kind only with a maximum activity not more than 102 times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (of the Regulations) Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G1-8 |
Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides such that when the maximum activity of each nuclide in the source, or sources, is divided by the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (of the Regulations), the total of the results for all nuclides in the source, or sources, is not more than 102. Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G1-9 |
Mammographic X-ray unit Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
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G1-10 |
Conventional dental X-ray unit |
| G1-11 |
X-ray unit used for bone densitometry Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G1-12 |
X-ray unit used for veterinary radiography |
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G1-13 |
Fully enclosed X-ray analysis unit |
| G1-14 |
Baggage inspection X-ray unit * NOTE: Section 5.2 (b) does not apply to scanners to which there is no public access, or where sufficient controls are in place so that insertion of any part of the human body into the primary beam is not possible. |
| G1-15 |
Mobile or portable medical X-ray unit Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G1-16 |
Magnetic field non-destructive testing device |
| G1-17 |
Induction heater or induction furnace
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| G1-18 |
Industrial radiofrequency heater or welder |
| G1-19 |
Radiofrequency plasma tube |
| G1-20 |
Microwave or radiofrequency diathermy equipment |
| G1-21 |
Industrial microwave or radiofrequency processing system |
| G1-22 |
Optical source, other than a laser product, emitting ultraviolet radiation, infra-red or visible light |
| G1-23 |
Laser product with an accessible emission that exceeds the accessible emission limits of a Class 3R laser product, as set out in AS/NZS IEC 60825.1:2014 |
| G1-24 |
Optical fibre communication system exceeding Hazard Level 3R, as defined by AS/NZS IEC 60825.2:2011 |
| G1-25 | Sealed source not mentioned in another item in this (Group 1) table or in the definition of Group 2 or Group 3 (in section 4 of the Regulations), dealings with which do not have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed the dose limits mentioned in sections 77 and 79 (of the Regulations) |
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(a) Sealed source for training and education purposes of activity 40 MBq or less |
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(b) Manufactured item or component containing thorium Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(c) Item or device containing radium 226 of 1 MBq or less Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(d) Item or device containing promethium 147 of 1 GBq or less Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(e) Item or device containing tritium of 100 GBq or less Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(f) Tritium as an ionisation source Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(g) Sealed source in a static eliminator or aerosol neutraliser |
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| G1-26 | Controlled apparatus that produces ionising radiation or non-ionising radiation and is not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 2 or Group 3, dealings with which do not have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed the dose limits mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations (for ionising radiation) or the appropriate non-ionising radiation exposure limits mentioned in section 80 of the Regulations: |
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(a) Fully enclosed X-ray unit (radiography for special purposes) Radiation Health Series 22: Statement on enclosed X-ray equipment for special applications (1987) |
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(b) Portable handheld dental X-ray apparatus |
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(c) Optical source, other than a laser product, emitting ultraviolet radiation, infrared or visible light - solar tower array Note: the following international best practice guidance should also be considered: ICNIRP Guidelines On Limits of Exposure to Incoherent Visible and Infrared Radiation (2013) |
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(d) Ion beam etching unit |
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(e) Intentionally blank |
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(f) Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) unit for veterinary studies |
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(g) Fully enclosed X-ray biological irradiator (low power) |
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(h) CT, SPECT/CT or PET/CT scanner for imaging of small animals |
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(i) Klystron amplifier for radio communication or radar |
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(j) Laser used on animals |
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| (k) Handheld backscatter X-ray security inspection system | |
Group 2 |
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| G2-1 |
Sealed source for calibration purposes of activity of more than 40 MBq |
| G2-2 |
Sealed source in a partially enclosed analytical device |
| G2-3 |
Sealed source of activity of more than 400 MBq in a fixed gauge |
| G2-4 |
Sealed source in a mobile gauge |
| G2-5 |
Sealed source for medical or veterinary diagnostic nuclear medicine use Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G2-6 |
Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides of one kind only with a maximum activity of more than 102, but not more than 104, times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (of the Regulations) Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G2-7 |
Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides such that when the maximum activity of each nuclide in the source, or sources, is divided by the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (of the Regulations), the total of the results for all nuclides in the source, or sources, is more than 102 but not more than 104 Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G2-8 |
Unsealed sources used for tracer studies in the environment Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G2-9 |
Industrial radiography X-ray unit |
| G2-10 |
Fixed medical X-ray unit, including a unit used for fluoroscopy, tomography and chiropractic radiography Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G2-11 |
Partially enclosed X-ray analysis unit |
| G2-12 |
Medical therapy simulator Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G2-13 |
CT scanner Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G2-14 | Sealed source of controlled material not mentioned in another item of this (Group 2) table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 3 (in section 4 of the Regulations), dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 (of the Regulations) but unlikely to result in acute effects |
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(a) Sealed source for training and education purposes of activity more than 40 MBq |
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(b) Clock, watch, heritage object, luminous dial or indicator with paint containing radium 226 of activity of more than 1 MBq and no other controlled material Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(c) Item or device containing radium 226 of more than 1 MBq Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(d) Item or device containing promethium 147 of more than 1 GBq Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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(e) Item or device containing tritium of more than 100 GBq Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
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| G2-15 | Controlled apparatus that produces ionizing radiation not mentioned in another item of this (Group 2) table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 3 (in section 4 of the Regulations), dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 (of the Regulations) but unlikely to result in acute effects |
| (a) Mobile backscatter X-ray security inspection system | |
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(b) Mobile fluoroscopic X-ray apparatus Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
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(c) CT scanner for imaging of non-human objects Radiation Health Series 22: Statement on enclosed X-ray equipment for special applications (1987) |
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(d) Item or device containing promethium 147 of more than 1 GBq |
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(e) Item or device containing tritium of more than 100 GBq |
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(f) Orthopantomogram (OPG) (dental panoramic X-ray unit) |
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(g) Fully enclosed X-ray biological irradiator |
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(h) Personnel anti-smuggling screening system using transmission X-rays |
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(i) Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyser Australian Standard AS/NZS 2243.4:2018 Safety in laboratories Part 4: Ionizing radiations |
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(j) Portable Deuterium/Deuterium Neutron Generator for materials analysis |
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Group 3 |
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| G3-1 |
Sealed source for industrial radiography |
| G3-2 |
Sealed source for medical and veterinary radiotherapy Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G3-3 |
Sealed source in a bore hole logger |
| G3-4 | Sealed source not mentioned in another item of this (Group 3) table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 2 (in section 4 of the Regulations), dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 (of the Regulations) and likely to result in acute effects |
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(a) Reactor start-up source |
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| G3-5 |
Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides of one kind only with a maximum activity of more than 104, but not more than 106, times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (of the Regulations) Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G3-6 |
Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides such that when the maximum activity of each nuclide in the source, or sources, is divided by the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 (of the Regulations), the total of the results for all nuclides in the source, or sources, is more than 104 but not more than 106 Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G3-7 |
Veterinary or medical radiotherapy unit Radiation Protection Series C-5: Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019) |
| G3-8 | Controlled apparatus that produces ionizing radiation not mentioned in another item of this (Group 3) table and in the definition of Group 1 or Group 2 (in section 4 of the Regulations), dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 (of the Regulations) and likely to result in acute effects |
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(a) Industrial irradiator containing less than 100 TBq of a controlled material |
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(b) Neutron Beam Instrument |
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(c) Low Energy Implanter |
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(d) Portable/mobile deuterium-tritium (± deuterium-deuterium) neutron generator |
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(e) Industrial irradiator containing 100 TBq or more but less than 1 PBq of a controlled material and that is shielded and interlocked |
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(f) Sealed source in a fully enclosed and interlocked cabinet used for calibration purposes |
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(g) X-ray based industrial irradiator
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