Radiation Use Authorization
A Radiation Use Authorization (RUA) permit is required before the purchase or use of any source of ionizing radiation. Examples include: a) A sealed source or radiation-producing machine, b) A new or modified use of radioactive materials, or c) Any new isotope to be used on a previously approved project.
Application Procedure
- Obtain Radiation Safety (Initial) training.
- To apply for a new permit submit an Application for Use of Radioactive Materials
- To change an existing permit contact the Radiation Safety Officer (i.e., to order quantities in small amounts that are in addition to your limit)
Approval Procedure
- Applicants submit documents to the Radiation Safety Officer
- Radiation Safety Officer reviews for completeness and prepares for presentation to the Radiation Safety Committee
- Radiation Safety Committee evaluates according to State of California Radiation Control Regulations (CCR Title 17) and conditions in the UCR broad scope license
- Radiation Safety Committee grants final approval of all applications
For more information about the approval procedure, to the Radiation Safety Manual (p. 43).
Additional Information
As a reminder, obtain pre-approval from the Radiation Safety Officer, or designee, prior to purchasing radioactive materials. Additional requirements include providing a Radiation Use Authorization Update form annually, and obtaining Radiation Safety (Refresher) training every 3 years.