The NRC supports the use of Americium-241 in home smoke detectors and other
commercial applications such as the filtec Gamma source inspection equipment.

How do I register my new source?

When you purchase a new filtec machine with a Gamma source from Industrial Dynamics/filtec, we assist you with the registration process. Many thousands of Gamma sources have been registered during our more than 50 years in business.

How do I keep up with my source compliance responsibilities?

Industrial Dynamics/filtec will add each registered machine to their database, schedule wipe tests every three years, and perform the wipe tests for a nominal charge of $50 per wipe test. We maintain a copy of each certificate in our machine file and send the original to the customer for their machine file.

Does the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have any plans for regulating use of X-ray or Gamma sources?

The EPA is not responsible for regulating equipment that utilizes X-ray generators or
Gamma sources. The EPA has no official position with respect to regulation of sources.