Utah Code 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.

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Utah Code R313-16-290

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-24, effective 12/13/2021 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-08, effective 4/14/2025