Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH › Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION › Subject 111-8-90 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR X-RAY › Rule 111-8-90-.02 - Registration

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Registration.
(a) All users of radiation machines in
				Georgia are required to register with the Department.
(b) Application for registration shall be on
				forms provided by the Department.
(c) The user shall complete a separate
				application for registration for each facility at which he possesses a
				radiation machine.
(d) The user
				applying for initial registration shall certify to the Department in his
				registration application that he has determined through inspection that he is
				in compliance with these regulations. The user shall also certify that, when
				registered, he will use his machines in compliance with all standards set by
				the Department. For purposes of registration, inspections may be performed by
				employees of the Department. Should the user elect to obtain the services of
				persons other than employees of the Department, for the purpose of performing
				an inspection for certifying to the Department that his facility and machines
				are in compliance with these regulations prior to initial registration, the
				user shall insure that the individual possesses one set of the qualifications
				listed in .02(4):
(e) Additional
				requirements for initial registration.
1. The
				user shall submit shielding specifications for each facility for which he is
				registering.
2. The user is
				responsible to document that the required shielding was installed in accordance
				with design specifications. A report certifying test results shall be sent to
				the Department and a copy maintained at the facility.
(i) Tests shall be made pursuant to the
				procedures outlined in the National Council on Radiation Protection: Report 35
				Dental X-Ray Protection; Report 49 Structural Shielding Design and Evaluation
				for Medical Use of X-Rays and Gamma Rays of Energies up to 10 Mev; Report 51
				Radiation Protection Guidelines for 0.1-100 Mev Particle Accelerator
				Facilities; or, the published guidelines of other recognized authorities in the
				field of radiation protection.
3. Cabinet x-ray systems in addition to
				.02(1) of this rule, persons applying for registration shall provide written
				verification to the Department that the cabinet x-ray system is installed and
				operating in accordance with the manufacturer's design
				specifications.
(f) The
				user of any radiation machine shall not initially place such machine in
				operation prior to registration with the Department.
(g) Registration of Out of State Machines.
1. When any radiation machine is to be
				brought into the state of Georgia and operated, the person proposing to bring
				such machine into the state of Georgia shall give written notice to the
				Department at least five (5) working days before such machine enters the state.
				The notice shall include the type of radiation machine the nature, duration,
				and scope of use; and the exact location(s) of use. Telephone notification may
				be used in cases where the five day notice would pose an undue hardship, but
				such notification shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible
				thereafter.
2. In addition, the
				out-of-state person shall comply with all applicable requirements of these
				regulations and supply the Department with such other information as the
				Department may reasonably request.