§ 835.401 - General requirements.

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Monitoring of individuals and areas shall be performed to:

Demonstrate compliance with the regulations in this part;

Document radiological conditions;

Detect changes in radiological conditions;

Detect the gradual buildup of radioactive material;

Verify the effectiveness of engineered and administrative controls in containing radioactive material and reducing radiation exposure; and

Identify and control potential sources of individual exposure to radiation and/or radioactive material.

Instruments and equipment used for monitoring shall be:

Periodically maintained and calibrated on an established frequency;

Appropriate for the type(s), levels, and energies of the radiation(s) encountered;

Appropriate for existing environmental conditions; and

Routinely tested for operability.