Rad Equipment Exemption

[jgreco@kodak.com]

Code Rule 38 from the NY State Dept. of Labor ("Ionizing Radiation")
lists the following exemption:
"Exemption 11.  Radiation equipment which by reason of its design
cannot emit radiation at a level which, when measured 5 cm from
the surface of such radiation equipment with all external shielding
removed, exceeds a rate of 0.5 millirem in any hour.  This exemption
does not apply to the testing or servicing of such equipment during
the production thereof."
As far as I can tell, this Exemption has been in place since the mid-60s.
Do other States have a similar exemption?  What is the intent (ie, is
it meant for a specific type of equipment such as CRTs?)?  Would you
interpret this to include electron microscopes (SEMs or TEMs)?  Why
or why not?
Thx in advance for any info provided.
Joe Greco,  x83324              <<>>
Radiation/Laser Safety Officer  <<>> "Illegitimi non carborundum"
e-mail:  jgreco@kodak.com       <<>>