**Interlock Rules**


  - A safety interlock shall not be used to turn off the Accelerator and/or beam, except in an emergency, or when testing the safety interlock.  Routine shutdown shall be done following normal operating procedures and normal controls.
  - No Operator will intentionally bypass a safety interlock.
  - Discovery of a failed safety interlock or warning device will suspend all operations until that failure can be repaired.
  - If, for any reason, the TALC finds it necessary to intentionally bypass a safety interlock this action shall be:
    - Authorized by the OU Radiation Safety Officer
    - Recorded in the Electronic Logbook and emailed to all recipients
    - Posted as a written notice at the Accelerator Control Console, and
    - Terminated as soon as possible.