S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-64.II.RHB 2.4

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-64.II.RHB 2.4 - Facility Registration Approval

2.4.1 In-State Facilities. Any facility planning to install an x-ray producing machine shall apply for Facility Registration Approval (FRA) prior to installation.

2.4.1.1 Applicants for registration shall submit to the Department a completed application on a form prescribed and provided by the Department prior to installation of x-ray producing equipment. The applicant shall ensure the FRA application includes:

2.4.1.1.1 The full name, location address, business email address, and mailing address of the facility for which the registration is sought;

2.4.1.1.2 The name and signature of the Radiation Safety Officer, who is responsible for radiation protection, and the individual's qualifications to serve in such a capacity;

2.4.1.1.3 The full names of any partners or co-owners, if applicable, as well as the full name of corporate owners, if applicable;

2.4.1.1.4 The name, address, registration number, and contact person of the company preparing the shielding plan, if required by RHB 4.4 or 8.13.2;

2.4.1.1.5 The name, address, registration number, and contact person of the company selling and installing the equipment. If more than one company is involved in the sale and/or installation, then the above information shall be provided for all companies involved; and

2.4.1.1.6 The applicant's printed name, title, and signature, assuring that the contents of the application are accurate and true, and that the applicant will comply with this regulation.

2.4.1.1.7 The application shall include any additional information the Department determines to be necessary for evaluation of the application for registration.

2.4.1.2 Prior to installation of any x-ray producing equipment, the facility where the installation will be shall submit any application and shielding review fees as required by RHB 2.3.

2.4.1.3 Registration approval shall not be granted until all required information has been deemed adequate by the Department.

2.4.1.4 A facility shall not install or cause to be installed any x-ray producing equipment until approval has been granted.

2.4.2 Out-of-State Facilities. Any person proposing to bring x-ray producing equipment into the state, for any temporary use, shall apply for Facility Registration Approval (FRA).

2.4.2.1 Prior to possessing or utilizing x-ray equipment in the state, the Out-of-State Facility shall submit to the Department a completed application on a form prescribed and provided by the Department prior to installation of an x-ray producing machine. The FRA application shall include, at a minimum:

2.4.2.1.1 Facility name and mailing address where correspondence may be sent;

2.4.2.1.2 The name and signature of the Radiation Safety Officer, who is responsible for radiation protection, and the individual's qualifications to serve in such a capacity;

2.4.2.1.3 Type and make of x-ray equipment to be utilized;

2.4.2.1.4 An operating schedule, indicating when and where the equipment will be used shall be submitted to the Department five (5) calendar days prior to equipment use in the state as required by RHB 2.9;

2.4.2.1.5 A radiation area survey as required by RHB 4.4 or 8.13.2;

2.4.2.1.6 The name, address, registration number, and contact person of the company selling and installing the equipment. If more than one company is involved in the sale or installation, then the above information shall be provided for all companies involved; and

2.4.2.1.7 The applicant's printed name, title, and signature, assuring that the contents of the application are accurate and true, and that the applicant will comply with this regulation.

2.4.2.1.8 The application shall include any additional information the Department determines to be necessary for evaluation of the application for registration.

2.4.2.2 Prior to entering the state, the Out-of-State Facility that will utilize the equipment shall submit any application and shielding review fees as required by RHB 2.3.

2.4.2.3 Approval shall not be granted until the required application has been deemed adequate.

2.4.2.4 An Out-of-State Facility shall not possess or utilize x-ray equipment in the state until approval has been granted.

2.4.3 It shall be unlawful for any person to install x-ray producing equipment until the facility acquiring that equipment has been granted a Facility Registration Approval.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-64.II.RHB 2.4

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.