ARM 37.14.1020. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MOBILE DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

(1) The equipment used in mobile diagnostic radiography shall be as follows: (a) All requirements of ARM 37.14.1012 (1) shall be satisfied except (g) . (b) A type of dead-man switch for an exposure switch shall be provided, together with electrical cord of sufficient length so that the operator can stand at least 6 feet from the useful beam. (2) When a mobile unit is used routinely in 1 location, it shall be considered a fixed installation subject to the shielding requirements specified in ARM 37.14.1003 (5) and 37.14.1012 (2) . (3) The operating procedures applicable to mobile diagnostic radiographic equipment are as follows: (a) All provisions of ARM 37.14.1012 (3) apply. (b) The target-to-skin distance shall not be less than 15 inches. (c) Personnel monitoring shall be required for all persons associated with the operation of mobile x-ray equipment. (d) Mobile x-ray equipment shall not be used for photofluoroscopy unless it meets the requirements for mobile fluoroscopes in ARM 37.14.1006 . (e) The operator shall wear a protective apron or stand behind a suitable shield.