What is ISO 3999 - Apparatus for industrial gamma radiography about?
ISO 3999 is an international standard that covers Apparatus for industrial gamma radiography, enabling greater penetration, portability and cost-effectiveness for inspection of products and welding.
ISO 3999 specifies the performance, design and test requirements of apparatus for gamma radiography with portable, mobile and fixed exposure containers of the various categories defined in Clause 4.
ISO 3999 applies to apparatus designed to allow the controlled use of gamma radiation emitted by a sealed radioactive source for industrial radiography purposes, in order that persons will be safeguarded when the apparatus is used in conformity with the regulations in force regarding radiation protection.
Note: The operational use of apparatus for industrial gamma radiography is not covered by ISO 3999. Users of this equipment shall comply with national regulations and codes of practice.
Who is ISO 3999 - Apparatus for industrial gamma radiography for?
ISO 3999 on Apparatus for industrial gamma radiography applies to:
- Radiation protection labs
- NDT services
- Radiographic testing services
- Quality assurance services
- Safety assurance services
Why should you use ISO 3999 - Apparatus for industrial gamma radiography?
The radiographic gamma rays are produced by radioactive material inside the radiography apparatus. The use of gamma-ray devices does not necessitate the use of power. They're not as big as x-ray machines. Because of their compact size, they're ideal for inspecting pipes, ships, and other tight locations.
ISO 3999 provides users guidance on tests for radiography including, endurance test, projection-resistance test, tests for exposure container, tensile test for source assembly, tests for remote control, tests for projection sheaths and exposure heads. ISO 3999 provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the tests, enabling users to do the tests correctly.
ISO 3999 provides users guidance on classification, specifications, tests, marking, identification of sealed source in the exposure container, supplementary documents and quality-assurance programme, ensuring the operability, usability and consistency of gamma radiography equipment.
With obedience and compliance to ISO 3999, users can assess the apparatus for gamma radiography, ensuring performance and accuracy in radiation protection applications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 3999:2004 supersedes BS 5650:1978, which is now withdrawn.
