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This page provides advice on how to apply for a licence to possess radiation sources (ie. radioactive substances or x-ray equipment) for industrial gauging. A use licence is not required to use radiation sources for industrial gauging.
A possession licence, issued under the Radiation Safety Act 1999, is required to be held to possess a radiation source for industrial gauging.
To apply for a possession licence, the following steps should be followed:
Download and complete the applicable application form.
For radioactive substances
For ionising radiation apparatus (x-ray equipment)
Develop a radiation safety and protection plan which details the radiation protection measures that will be conducted by your practice. Information to assist in the development of such a plan is available, as follows:
Submit the completed application form, with a signed and dated radiation safety and protection plan, to Radiation Health. The prescribed fee must accompany the application.
The following links provide some background information on the legislated requirements applicable to possession licence applicants:
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