# WAC 246-220-002: WAC 246-220-002. Purpose

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_002

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-220-002
- **Heading:** WAC 246-220-002. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-220 / Section 246-220-002

## Text

It is the purpose of these regulations to state such requirements as shall be applied to the use of all ionizing radiation, radiation machines, and radioactive materials to ensure the maximum protection of the public health and the maximum safety to all persons at, or in the vicinity of, the place of use, storage, or disposal thereof. These regulations are intended to be consistent with the best use of radiation machines and radioactive materials.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-220-001 WAC 246-220-001. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_001.md)
- [WAC 246-220-002 WAC 246-220-002. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_002.md)
- [WAC 246-220-003 WAC 246-220-003. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_003.md)
- [WAC 246-220-007 WAC 246-220-007. Statement of philosophy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_007.md)
- [WAC 246-220-010 WAC 246-220-010. Definitions, abbreviations, and acronyms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_010.md)
- [WAC 246-220-020 WAC 246-220-020. Records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_020.md)
- [WAC 246-220-030 WAC 246-220-030. Inspections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_030.md)
- [WAC 246-220-040 WAC 246-220-040. Tests and surveys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_040.md)
- [WAC 246-220-050 WAC 246-220-050. Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_050.md)
- [WAC 246-220-060 WAC 246-220-060. Violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_060.md)
- [WAC 246-220-070 WAC 246-220-070. Impounding](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_070.md)
- [WAC 246-220-080 WAC 246-220-080. Prohibited uses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_080.md)
- [WAC 246-220-090 WAC 246-220-090. Communications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_090.md)
- [WAC 246-220-100 WAC 246-220-100. Additional requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_220_100.md)

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