Illinois Administrative Code

Section 310.120 Plans and Specifications The Director may require the user of any new or altered radiation installation to prepare plans and specifications of the proposed installation and submit them to the Agency for review and approval prior to starting construction or operati…

Section 310.130 The International System of Units (SI) (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 17 Ill. Reg. 18472, effective January 1, 1994)

Section 310.140 Units of Exposure and Radiation Dose a) As used in 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d, the unit of exposure is the coulomb per kilogram (C/kg) or roentgen (R). One roentgen (R) is equal to 2.58 x 10-4 C/kg. b) As used in 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter …

Section 310.15 Incorporations by Reference All rules, standards and guidelines of agencies of the United States or nationally recognized organizations or associations that are incorporated by reference in this Part are incorporated as of the date specified in the reference and do…

Section 310.150 Units of Activity For the purposes of 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d, activity is expressed in the SI unit of becquerel (Bq) or in the special unit of curie (Ci), or their multiples, or disintegrations (transformations) per unit of time (dps, d…

Section 310.20 Definitions As used in 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d, the following terms have the definitions set forth in this Section. Additional definitions used only in a certain Part will be found in that Part. "Absorbed dose" means the energy imparted b…

Section 310.30 Exemptions a) General Provisions − The Agency may, upon application or upon its own initiative, grant such exemptions or exceptions from the requirements of 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d as it determines are authorized by law and will not resul…

Section 310.40 Records Each licensee and registrant shall maintain records showing the receipt, transfer, use, storage and disposal of all sources of radiation. Additional record requirements are specified elsewhere in 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Ch. II, Subchapters b and d. Each record r…

Section 310.50 Inspections a) Each person shall afford the Agency at all reasonable times opportunity to inspect radiation installations and sources of radiation and the premises and facilities in which those radiation installations and sources of radiation are used or stored. (S…

Section 310.60 Tests Each licensee and registrant shall perform upon instructions from the Agency, or shall permit the Agency to perform, such reasonable tests as the Agency deems appropriate or necessary including, but not limited to tests of: a) sources of radiation; b) install…

Section 310.70 Additional Requirements a) The Agency is authorized to inspect and investigate the premises and operations and personnel of any radiation installation, whether or not the installation is required to be registered or licensed by the Agency, for the purpose of studyi…

Section 310.74 Cost Assessment The Agency has authority under the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 [420 ILCS 40] to take actions necessary to abate violations of the Act or any rules or regulations promulgated under the Act and may provide that all or a portion of the cost of suc…

Section 310.75 Emergency Response Cost Recovery The Agency has authority under the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 [420 ILCS 40] to respond to conditions that constitute an immediate threat to health and to assess the costs of its response against the person or persons responsib…

Section 310.78 Deliberate Misconduct

Section 310.80 Violations (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 9911, effective July 22, 2021)

Section 310.81 Policy for Assessment of Civil Penalties a) Civil penalties shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. b) A civil penalty will be assessed whenever the Agency, based on consideration of the factors set forth in subsection (c), determines t…

Section 310.82 Procedures for Assessment of Civil Penalties (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 45 Ill. Reg. 9911, effective July 22, 2021)

Section 310.90 Impounding a) Authority of Department in cases constituting an immediate threat to health. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Act, whenever the Department finds that a condition exists which constitutes an immediate threat to health due to the violation of …

Section 310.APPENDIX B Tests for Special Form Licensed Material (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 10 Ill. Reg. 17259, effective September 25, 1986)

Section 315.10 Purpose This Part establishes standards for protection against laser radiation and is issued pursuant to the Laser System Act of 1997 [420 ILCS 56].

Section 315.100 General Operator Requirements a) Administrative and Procedural Controls 1) The registrant shall provide personnel operating lasers written operating and safety procedures. These procedures shall include restrictions required for the safe operation of each laser an…

Section 315.110 Additional Requirements for Infrared Laser Systems a) The beam from an infrared laser (wavelength greater than 710 nanometers) shall be terminated in fire-resistant material where necessary. b) Periodic inspection of fire-resistant material shall be made to assure…

Section 315.120 Additional Requirements for Optical Fiber Communications Systems a) Laser communication systems that employ optical cables shall be considered enclosed systems with the optical cable forming part of the protective housing. b) Disconnection of a connector resulting…

Section 315.130 Additional Requirements for Medical Laser Applications a) Medical lasers used for human irradiation shall be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer's specified calibration procedure at intervals not to exceed those specified by the manufacturer. Calibratio…

Section 315.140 Additional Requirements for Entertainment Laser Light Show a) The operator shall notify the Agency in writing or facsimile, at least 10 working days in advance of the proposed laser light show, and shall include the following information: 1) Name, address and tele…

Section 315.150 Caution Signs, Labels and Postings a) Except as otherwise authorized by the Agency, signs and labels prescribed by this Section shall use the design and colors specified in Illustration A or B of this Part. b) Controlled areas shall be conspicuously posted with ap…

Section 315.160 Notifications and Reports a) Each registrant shall notify the Agency immediately of any incident involving exposure to laser radiation that has or may have caused accidental injury to an individual in the course of use, handling, operation, manufacture or discharg…

Section 315.170 Records/Information a) Each registrant shall maintain, for a period of 5 years, records that shall be kept current and available for inspection by the Agency, showing: 1) A listing of all individuals who have been authorized by the registrant to operate lasers. 2)…

Section 315.180 Inspections and Investigations a) The Agency is authorized to enter upon, inspect, and investigate the premises and operations of all laser systems of this State, whether or not the systems are required to be registered by the Act [420 ILCS 56/35]. b) Each operato…

Section 315.190 Annual Registration Fee a) Each laser installation required to be registered pursuant to the Act and this Part shall pay an annual registration fee of $50. Payment of this fee is required by those laser installations that possess a laser system capable of emitting…

Section 315.20 Scope a) Except as otherwise specifically exempted, this Part applies to any location or facility where laser systems are produced, stored, disposed of, or used for any purpose [420 ILCS 56/15]. b) This Part is not intended to restrict or limit in any way the use o…

Section 315.30 Incorporations by Reference All rules, standards and guidelines of agencies of the United States or nationally recognized organizations or associations that are incorporated by reference in this Part are incorporated as of the date specified in the reference and do…

Section 315.40 Definitions As used in this Part, the following definitions apply: "Act" means the Laser System Act of 1997 [420 ILCS 56]. "Agency" means the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. "ANSI" means the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd Street, New York…

Section 315.50 Exemptions The following are exempt from the requirements of this Part: a) All certified Class 1, Class 2, Class 2a and Class 3a lasers or laser systems, provided that the laser is maintained as a certified Class 1, Class 2, Class 2a or Class 3a laser system throug…

Section 315.60 Registration a) Installation Registration 1) Any operator of a laser installation shall register the laser installation with the Agency. The operator shall register the installation before the installation is placed in operation on a form prescribed by the Agency, …

Section 315.70 Amendments and Changes in Status a) Operators of laser installations that have been registered pursuant to Section 315.60 shall notify the Agency within 30 days after the installation of new, used, relocated or reactivated laser systems. b) If any operator disconti…

Section 315.80 Registration Requirements for Out-of-State Laser Facilities a) Whenever any Class 3b or Class 4 laser system is to be brought into this State, for any temporary use, the person proposing to bring the laser system into this State shall: 1) Register the installation …

Section 315.90 Laser Safety Officer Qualifications, Duties and Responsibilities a) Every operator of a laser installation shall ensure that the designated laser safety officer has qualifications that include training, experience and familiarity in the following areas: 1) Fundamen…

Section 315.APPENDIX A Sample Standard Operating Procedures Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are governed by institutional policy and are developed, modified and maintained in accordance with the needs of individual facilities. Information relative to safety incorporated into…

Section 315.ILLUSTRATION A Sample Warning Sign for Class 3b Laser Facilities

Section 315.TABLE A MPE for Ocular Exposure (Intrabeam Viewing) Ultraviolet Wavelength (μ m) Exposure Duration, ts MPE (J cm-2) (W cm-2) 0.180 to 0.302 10-9 to 3 x 104 3 x 10-3 0.303 10-9 to 3 x 104 4 x 10-3 0.304 10-9 to 3 x 104 6 x 10-3 0.305 10-9 to 3 x 104 10 x 10-3 0.306 10-…

Section 320.10 Registration a) For purposes of registration pursuant to this Part, the following definitions shall apply: 1) "Agency" means the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security. [420 ILCS 40/4(a-2)] 2) "Inoperable radiation machine" means any r…

Section 320.15 Incorporations by Reference (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 23 Ill. Reg. 14488, effective January 1, 2000)

Section 320.20 Amendments and Changes in Status a) Operators of radiation installations that have been registered pursuant to Section 320.10 shall notify the Agency within 30 days after the installation of any new, used or relocated radiation machines, or the reactivation of any …

Section 320.30 Discontinued Use (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 23 Ill. Reg. 14488, effective January 1, 2000)

Section 320.40 Exemptions An operator shall be exempt from the radiation installation registration requirements of this Part for the following: a) Electrical equipment that is manufactured for purposes other than generation of radiation, where the generation of radiation is incid…

Section 320.5 Purpose and Scope a) This Part establishes the registration requirements for radiation installations pursuant to Section 24.7 of the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 [420 ILCS 40]. b) This Part applies to all radiation installations that possess any radiation machin…

Section 320.50 Noncompliance (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 23 Ill. Reg. 14488, effective January 1, 2000)

Section 320.60 Requirements for All Operators of Radiation Installations Operators of radiation installations shall: a) Assure that all radiation machines are maintained and operated in accordance with standards established by the Agency to protect the public health and safety as…

Section 320.70 Additional Requirements for Operators of Class D Radiation Installations a) Each operator of a Class D radiation installation shall utilize the services of an individual, registered with the Agency pursuant to 32 Ill. Adm. Code 410, to implement and maintain a comp…