59Faults or defects

#### 59 Faults or defects 59 Faults or defects > > (1) This section applies to a person responsible for regulated material who becomes aware that a fault or defect exists, or may exist, in— > > > > > (a) ionising radiation apparatus for which the person is responsible, or > > > > > (b) a sealed source device for which the person is responsible. > > > (2) The person responsible for the regulated material must— > > > > > (a) immediately investigate the actual or possible fault or defect and, if necessary, ensure the ionising radiation apparatus or sealed source device is removed, replaced or repaired, and > > > > > (b) as soon as practicable after, but within 7 days of, becoming aware of the actual or possible fault or defect, inform all persons who may have been exposed to a level of radiation greater than would normally be received from the apparatus or device if it were in faultless condition of the person’s possible exposure. > > > > Maximum penalty— > > > > > (a) for an individual—250 penalty units, or > > > > > (b) otherwise—500 penalty units. > > > (3) A person is not required to comply with a requirement under this section if another person responsible for the regulated material has complied with the requirement.