ENGINEERING STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIATION PROTECTION IN DESIGN OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC RADIOLOGY UNITS

The aim of this study is directed to the application of engineering standards and requirements in the design of diagnostic and/or radiation therapy units. These requirements shall be fulfilled by the architectural perspective for the protection of workers and patients without unduly limiting the beneficial practices of radiation exposure. Therefore, the different functions of ionizing radiation units must be integrated with engineering elements in specialized treatment diagnosis. The study reveals deficiencies in some analytical cases. The weakness of radiation safety in the design is evaluated compared with standard requirements. According to the engineering requirements and standards the different elements and functions in these units are rearranged.