Here is the noteworthy content of Circular 15/2017/TT-BKHCN issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology regarding the National Technical Regulation for Linear Accelerators used in Radiotherapy.
the accelerators must be inspected before being put into initial use. If there is no inspection certificate meeting technical requirements, they are not allowed to be put into use.
The inspection activities for accelerators are regulated by Circular 15 as follows:
- Accelerators must undergo periodic inspections once a year and after repair or replacement of the control panel, repair of the mechanical system, reinstallation of the accelerator, or any other repairs.- The inspection of accelerators is carried out by an organization authorized by the Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety.- Equipment and tools for accelerator inspection are calibrated according to the provisions of the law on atomic energy and the law on metrology.- Inspection activities must comply with the regulatory standards.
More details can be found in Circular 15/2017/TT-BKHCN, effective from December 15, 2018.
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