South Australian Numbered Regulations

RADIATION PROTECTION AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 2022 (NO 92 OF 2022) - REG 63

63—Person in possession of sealed radioactive source etc to mark doors and entrances to areas where source or unsealed radioactive material kept

        (1)         A person who is in possession of a sealed radioactive source or is the registered occupier of premises in which an unsealed radioactive material is kept, handled or stored must mark every door and every entrance to the area in which the source or material is kept, handled or stored with a sign that—

            (a)         complies with the requirements of AS 1319–1994 Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment (as in force from time to time) applying to warning signs; and

            (b)         if it bears words—bears the words "RADIATION AREA" or "STORE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL" or other words to that effect; and

            (c)         bears the name and telephone number of a person to contact in the event of any emergency arising within or emanating from that area; and

            (d)         bears the radiation symbol; and

            (e)         has a total surface area of not less than 4 500 mm²; and

            (f)         is clearly legible from a distance of 2 m.

Maximum penalty: $10 000.

Expiation fee: $500.

        (2)         Subregulation (1)

does not apply in relation to person who is in possession of a sealed radioactive source if—

            (a)         the sealed radioactive source is contained in a device in respect of which a relevant code applies; and

            (b)         the person can demonstrate compliance with the provisions of the relevant code that are expressed as mandatory provisions applying in relation to the device.

Subdivision 4—Disposal of radioactive material