R313-16-290. Inspection of Radiation Machines and Facilities

(1) Registrants shall assure that radiation machines registered pursuant to Section R313-16-230 are compliant with the rules in Rule R313-16. Radiation machines, facilities, and radiation safety programs are subject to inspection to assure compliance with Rule R313-16 and to assist in lowering radiation exposure to as low as reasonably achievable levels, see Section R313-15-101. Inspections may be performed by representatives of the director or by independent qualified experts. (2) Inspections may, at the director's discretion, be done after the installation of equipment, or after a change in the facility or equipment that might cause a significant change in radiation output or hazards. Inspections may be completed in accordance with the schedule as defined in Table 1. Table 1 FACILITY TYPE MAXIMUM TIME BETWEEN INSPECTIONS Hospital or Radiation Therapy Facility One year Medical or Veterinary Facility using Fluoroscopic or Computed Tomography (CT) Units One year Medical Facility Using General Radiographic Devices Two years Chiropractic Two years Dental Five years Podiatry Five years Veterinary except those using Fluoroscopic or Computed Tomography (CT) Units Five years Industrial Facility with High or Very High Radiation Areas Accessible to Individuals One year Industrial Facility Using Cabinet X-ray Units or Units Designed for Other Industrial Purposes Five years Other One to Five years (3) The registrant, in a timely manner, shall pay the appropriate inspection fee after completion of the inspection. (4) Ionizing radiation producing machines that have been officially placed in storage are exempt from inspection fees but are subject to visual verification of their status by representatives of the director.