NAC459.042. “High radiation area” defined.  


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  • “High radiation area” means any area, accessible to persons, in which radiation from a source of radiation external to the body exists at such levels that a person could receive a dose equivalent in excess of 0.1 rem (1 millisievert) in 1 hour at 30 centimeters from:

         1. The source of radiation; or

         2. Any surface that the radiation penetrates.

     [Bd. of Health, Radiation Control Reg. § 1.2.13, eff. 2-28-80]—(NAC A 1-18-94; A by Dep’t of Human Resources by R137-01, 5-30-2003)