scope:

This standard establishes test and calibration requirements for air monitoring instruments used for detection and measurement of airborne radioactive substances. The appendices of this standard provide reference information.

The standard covers the following topics:

- Test and calibration elements of a comprehensive air monitoring instrument program

- Test and calibration requirements for all types of air monitoring instruments

- Additional requirements for specialized monitors

- Calibration for special conditions

- Required conditions, facilities, and equipment, and

- Documentation

Purpose

This standard applies to the calibration of installed, portable, and personal air monitoring instruments used for regulatory compliance, including continuous air monitors for effluent, work place, and environmental applications. It may not be universally applicable to all programs, especially those with more limited objectives such as process control. When calibrating instrumentation used for objectives other than regulatory compliance, the user of this standard should exercise judgment in the application of these requirements and should document the monitoring objectives and the reasons for any exceptions to the requirements of this standard.