Within this report, the term “equipment” has been interpreted to mean the main types of equipment used in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy. This follows the precedent established in RP 91 (EC (1997b)). It is important to be aware that treatment of the whole installation is outside the scope of this report. Thus, the requirements for an acceptable physical building with shielding that will adequately protect staff, the public and patients, power supplies and ventilation have not been addressed. However, these are areas of growing concern in which the requirements have changed considerably as both equipment and.
