CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 601.2.11-92 (R1997):1992 Edition

Scope

1.1.1
This Standard specifies requirements for the safety, design and construction of gamma beam equipment when used for RADIOTHERAPY in human medical practice. It lies within the scope of IEC Publication 601-1: Safety of Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements, which applies to all medica l electrical equipment.

1.1.2
This Standard applies to equipment which is intended to deliver a GAMMA RADIATION BEAM(S) at NORMAL TREATMENT DISTANCES greater than 5 cm using a SEALED RADIOACTIVE SOURCE(S). For equipment operating at shorter distances, special precautions may be necessary.

1.1.3
This Standard specifies the requirements for equipment. It does not specify the requirements for the RADIATION SOURCES.

This Particular Standard specifies requirements for GAMMA BEAM THERAPY EQUIPMENT hereinafter referred to as EQUIPMENT designed to be installed and used in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

The requirements of this Particular Standard are in addition to those of CSA Standard CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 601.1, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, hereinafter referred to as the General Standard. For the purposes of testing and approving EQUIPMENT covered within the scope of this Particular Standard, the EQUIPMENT must meet the combined requirements, as applicable, of both this Particular Standard and the General Standard.

In this Particular Standard, shall indicates a mandatory requirement; should indicates a recommendation, or that which is advised but not mandatory.

Canadian Deviations and Editorial Changes are included in this Standard.