ASTM E2420-15
Standard Guide for Post-Deactivation Surveillance and Maintenance of Radiologically Contaminated Facilities
- Standard No.
- ASTM E2420-15
- Release Date
- 2015
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM E2420-15(2021)
- Latest
- ASTM E2420-15(2021)
- Scope
4.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide the user information and guidance for preparation of a plan for the surveillance and maintenance of nuclear facilities that have been deactivated and are awaiting D&D.
4.1.1 This document provides guidance for performing S&M in a way that will ensure worker and public safety, while also addressing stakeholder requirements.
4.1.2 Use of this guide helps standardize the basic requirements for S&M of nuclear facilities.
4.2 Use of this guide helps ensure that the S&M plan addresses the significant activities and actions necessary to maintain these facilities in a safe and stable condition until they can be decommissioned.
1.1 This guide outlines a method for developing a Surveillance and Maintenance (S&M) plan for inactive nuclear facilities. It describes the steps and activities necessary to prevent loss or release of radioactive or hazardous materials, and to minimize physical risks between the deactivation phase and the start of facility decontamination and decommissioning (D&D).
1.2 The primary concerns for S&M are related to (1) animal intrusion, (2) structural integrity degradation, (3) water in-leakage, (4) contamination migration, (5) unauthorized personnel entry, and (6) theft/intrusion. This document is intended to serve as a guide only, and is not intended to modify existing regulations.
ASTM E2420-15 Referenced Document
- ASTM E1167 Standard Guide for Radiation Protection Program for Decommissioning Operations
- ASTM E1819 Standard Guide for Environmental Monitoring Plans for Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
- ASTM E1892 Standard Guide for Preparing Characterization Plans for Decommissioning Nuclear Facilities
- ASTM E1893 Standard Guide for Selection and Use of Portable Radiological Survey Instruments for Performing In Situ Radiological Assessments in Support of Decommissioning
ASTM E2420-15 history
- 2021 ASTM E2420-15(2021) Standard Guide for Post-Deactivation Surveillance and Maintenance of Radiologically Contaminated Facilities
- 2015 ASTM E2420-15 Standard Guide for Post-Deactivation Surveillance and Maintenance of Radiologically Contaminated Facilities
- 2010 ASTM E2420-10 Standard Guide for Post-Deactivation Surveillance and Maintenance of Radiologically Contaminated Facilities
- 2005 ASTM E2420-05 Standard Guide for Post-Deactivation Surveillance and Maintenance of Radiologically Contaminated Facilities
