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Disposal of radiation apparatus - Information for owners

Under clause 23(2) of the Radiation Control Regulation 2003, if an owner wishes to dispose of radiation apparatus, the apparatus must first be rendered permanently inoperable.

Registered apparatus

Apparatus required to be registered under the Regulation is required to be disposed of in accordance with the conditions attached to the Certificate of Registration. The owner must notify the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) of the disposal using the form, Notification of disposal – Ionising radiation apparatus used in diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy and planning of radiotherapy (disposalDIA.pdf, 115KB). 

Unregistered apparatus

Radiation apparatus not required to be registered under the Regulation may be disposed of on the condition that prior to disposal the apparatus is made permanently inoperable.

Page last updated: 03 April 2013