Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999

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The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) are a statutory instrument which form the main legal requirements for the use and control of ionising radiation in the United Kingdom. The regulations came into force on 1st January 2000, replacing the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985, and are enforced by the Health and Safety Executive. The regulations form the legal basis for ionising radiation protection in the UK.

The regulations make legal requirements including prior authorisation of the use of particle accelerators and x-ray machines, the appointment of radiation protection advisors, control and restriction of exposure to ionising radiation (including dose limits), and a requirement for local rules. Local rules including the designation of controlled areas, defined as places where "special procedures are needed to restrict significant exposure".

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Radiation Protection Adviser Issue 16. Retrieved on May 15, 2006.

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