[ RadSafe ] Shielding of a CT Room Ceiling

[Vernig, Peter G.]

Group,

Does anybody have any cost data on shielding the ceiling of a CT unit?
I am interested in a typical hospital style drop ceiling with ducting
and ventilation etc. between the drop ceiling and the actual load
bearing ceiling/roof to the next floor.  I am also interested in new
construction  but if you have renovation costs I'll take what I can get.

We are in the initial planning stages for a new facility and it is very
likely that we will need to shield the roof over the CT units unless I
can get them to put the CTs on the top floor.  That's what I'm shooting
for but actual cost information would support my case better than
estimates.

Thanks.

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Peter G. Vernig, Radiation Safety Officer, MS-115, VA Eastern Colorado
Health Care System, 1055 Clermont St. Denver, CO 80220,
peter.vernig at va.gov, Phone= 303.399.8020 x2447; Fax = 303.393.5026,
alternate fax, 303.393.5248

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