S.L. 585.1 Art. 98Gamma radiation from building materials.

(1) The reference level applying to indoor external exposure to gamma radiation emitted by building materials, in addition to outdoor external exposure, shall be 1mSv per year.

(2) For building materials which are identified by the Commission as being of concern from a radiation protection point of view, taking into account the indicative list of materials set out in the Twelfth Schedule with regard to their emitted gamma radiation, the Commission shall consult with the entity responsible for placing materials on the market in order that, before such materials are placed on the market:

(a) the activity concentrations of the radionuclides specified in the Seventh Schedule are determined, and that,

(b) information to the Commission on the results of measurements and the corresponding activity concentration index, as well as other relevant factors, as defined in the Seventh Schedule are provided if requested.

(3) For types of building materials identified in accordance with sub-regulation (2) which are liable to give doses exceeding the reference level, the Commission consults the entity responsible for building and construction on appropriate measures, which may include specific requirements in relevant building codes or restrictions on the envisaged use of such materials.

(3) For types of building materials identified in accordance with sub-regulation (2) which are liable to give doses exceeding the reference level, The Commission shall decide on appropriate measures, which may include specific requirements in relevant Part IX

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OTHER ELEMENTS OF REGULATORY CONTROL

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