SECTION 5.15 RADIOACTIVE NUCLEAR SUBSTANCES

Subsection 5.15.1.  Application

Application

5.15.1.1.  This Section applies to the storage and handling of any radioactive nuclear substance that is present in a quantity that exceeds the exemption quantity as defined in Section 1 of the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations made under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (Canada).

Subsection 5.15.2.  Storage

5.15.2.1.  Radioactive nuclear substances and equipment shall be returned to storage after use.

Storage

5.15.2.2.  Radioactive nuclear substances shall be stored in accordance with the licence requirements and regulations of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

Prohibited combination

5.15.2.3.  Radioactive nuclear substances and equipment shall not be stored with flammable or corrosive materials.

Subsection 5.15.3.  Emergency Procedures

Fire emergency procedures

5.15.3.1.  (1)  Persons using or storing radioactive nuclear substances shall establish fire emergency procedures in consultation with the fire department, including

(a)   the location and identification of storage and use areas,
(b)   methods to control a fire emergency and to recover radioactive nuclear substances and equipment containing radioactive nuclear substances safely and efficiently,
(c)   the names, addresses and telephone numbers of primary and alternative sources of expert radiation safety advice and assistance, and
(d)   the location of primary and alternative sources of radiation survey instruments.