NEA Regulations

10.01.2016

Inspection
As part of the regulatory control, premises using radiation sources or storing radioactive materials are subject to
inspections to ensure compliance with safety requirements
Before a new radiation facility can be put to use, officers from the Radiation Protection & Nuclear Science
Department (RPNSD) will inspect the premises to ensure that the Radiation Protection Act and Regulations are
complied with. Routine inspections are conducted for existing facilities at least once a year or once in two years. The
main checks during an inspection visit are to ensure that:

the radiation sources are all licensed, the details are correct and they are all properly maintained;

all the radiation sources are physically accounted for;

there is a suitably qualified person licensed to use the radiation source;

the radiation level outside the room housing the radiation source, at any location accessible to any
individual, should not be more than 10 Sv/hr, when the irradiating apparatus is working at its maximum rating or
when the radioactive source is exposed;

the radiation warning signs are prominently displayed; and

the interlock system for the door is functioning; and for medical facilities

that QA programs are in place, with proper documentation

For a work site in an open area, a barricade with the radiation hazard logo, has to be placed around the work area.
The radiation level at this barricade should not be more than 25 Sv/hr.

How to apply for licences

Application forms for radiation licences can be downloaded from NEAs website.
Click on the licence type that you want to apply for to download the application form. Fill up the form and send it to
the Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Department together with relevant documents and the cheque, made
payable to 'National Environment Agency'.
Some of the licences can be applied on line but you will still have to mail your cheque and necessary documents to
RPNSD.
You are encouraged to pay via GIRO. Please include your GIRO account number on the application form.
Import and Export licences are applied for through the TradeNet system. The licence application is merged with the
IE Declaration. If the establishment code from the L1, L2 or N1 licence is indicated on the import licence application,
the application will be auto-processed.

NEA Regulations
10.01.2016