Iowa Administrative Code

641—42.5(136C), a registrant may permit any physician to act as a visiting authorized user for up to 60 days per calendar year under all of the following conditions: 42.10(1) The visiting authorized user has the prior written permission of the registrant’s management and, if the …

shall maintain all the following information in a separate file or package for each therapeutic radiation machine for inspection by the department: 42.11(1) Report of acceptance testing. 42.11(2) Records of all surveys, calibrations, and periodic quality assurance checks of the t…

disposal is authorized by the department unless another retention period is specifically authorized. 42.12(1) All required records shall be retained in an active file from at least the time of generation until the next department inspection. 42.12(2) Any required record generated…

42.13(1) Written directive. A written directive must be dated and signed by an authorized user prior to the administration of radiation. a. If, because of the patient’s condition, a delay in the order to provide a written revision to an existing directive would jeopardize the pat…

experience. [ARC 0182D, IAB 4/1/26, effective 7/1/26]

42.15(1) Equipment requirements. a. Leakage radiation. When the X-ray tube is operated at its maximum rated tube current for the maximum kV, the leakage air kerma rate cannot exceed the value specified at the distance specified for that classification of therapeutic radiation mac…

a. Is certified in: (1) Radiology or therapeutic radiology by the American Board of Radiology; (2) Radiation oncology by the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology; (3) Radiology, with specialization in radiotherapy, as a British “Fellow of the Faculty of Radiology” or “Fellow o…

42.17(1) Each therapeutic radiation machine subject to shall be provided with such primary or secondary barriers as are necessary to ensure compliance with rule 641—37.11(136C). 42.17(2) Facility design information for all new installations of a therapeutic radiation machine or i…

42.18(1) The registrant shall ensure that the survey instruments used to show compliance with rule 641—42.16(136C) have been calibrated before first use, at intervals not to exceed 12 months, and following repair. 42.18(2) To satisfy the requirements of this rule, the registrant …

use. 1. This rule establishes procedures for the registration or licensing and the use of particle accelerators. 2. Unless specifically required otherwise, all registrants or licensees performing operations with a particle accelerator are subject to the requirements of 641—Chapte…

provisions of this chapter. Additionally, the following definitions set forth below are specific to this chapter. “Accessible surface” means surface of equipment or of an equipment part that can be easily or accidentally touched by persons without the use of a tool. “Added filtra…

special requirements for analytical X-ray equipment. The requirements of these rules are in addition to, and not in substitution for, 641—Chapters 37, 38, 39, and 40. 1. No person shall receive, possess, use, transfer, own, or acquire an analytical X-ray device except as authoriz…

own, or acquire therapeutic radiation machines, except as authorized by a registration issued in accordance with rule 641—37.8(136C). Each therapeutic radiation machine shall be registered in accordance with the requirements of 641—subrule 37.8(2). [ARC 0182D, IAB 4/1/26, effecti…

machines. 42.4(1) Administrative controls. a. The registrant shall be responsible for directing the operation of the therapeutic radiation machines that have been registered with the department. b. The registrant or the registrant’s agent shall ensure that the requirements of thi…

42.5(1) The registrant for any therapeutic radiation machine subject to rules 641—42.15(136C) and

machine subject to rules 641—42.15(136C) and 641—42.16(136C) shall require the radiation therapy physicist to: 42.6(1) Be Iowa approved as defined in this chapter. a. Medical physicists who are Iowa approved for radiation therapy may perform only radiation therapy services in the…

machine for medical use shall be adequately instructed in the safe operating procedures and hold a current permit to practice in radiation therapy as a radiation therapist under the provisions of 641—Chapter 38. 42.7(1) The permit holder shall make the permit available at the ind…

developed by a radiation therapy physicist and shall be available in the control area of a therapeutic radiation machine, including any restrictions required for the safe operation of the particular therapeutic radiation machine. 42.8(1) The operator shall be able to demonstrate …

for medical therapy purposes and unless such exposure has been ordered in writing by a physician. This provision specifically prohibits deliberate exposure of an individual for training, demonstration, or other non-healing arts purposes. [ARC 0182D, IAB 4/1/26, effective 7/1/26]

measurement specialists and radon measurement laboratories. All persons performing measurements for radon or radon progeny in buildings, other than those that they own, and who provide the results of these measurements to the owner or occupant of these structures, must be certifi…

chapter: 43.10(1) Persons who test for radon or radon decay products in buildings that they own. 43.10(2) Persons who perform radon tests for no compensation. 43.10(3) State officials who are conducting radon testing as part of the state’s radon testing program and are approved b…

or radon measurement laboratory in violation of the provisions of the Iowa Radon Testing and Abatement Act or of any rule adopted pursuant to the Act. In addition to other sanctions provided in this chapter, persons convicted of violating the provisions of the Act or the rules ad…

provisions of this chapter. Additionally, the following definitions set forth below are specific to this chapter. “Act” means the Iowa Radon Testing and Abatement Act (Iowa Code chapter 136B). “ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute. “Building” means a structure en…

43.3(1) Except as provided in this chapter, no person may test for the presence of radon or radon progeny in the state of Iowa unless the person has been certified by the department. This requirement also applies to persons whose place of business is located in Iowa, or in a stat…

as a radon measurement specialist or a radon measurement laboratory shall be completed through the online licensing portal and shall contain complete and accurate information. The applicant must report any changes to the initial or renewal certification application within 14 days…

radon measurement specialist or as a radon measurement laboratory shall be required to pay nonrefundable fees in amounts sufficient to defray the cost of administering this chapter as outlined in the fee schedule below. 43.5(1) Initial application fee. Each person applying for ce…

certification of a person; place a person on probation; impose a civil penalty; or refer the case to the office of the county attorney for possible criminal penalties pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 136B, or any combination thereof, when it finds that a certified person or a person…

43.7(1) A certified person must submit to the department within 30 days after any radon or radon progeny testing, or at the request of the department prior to testing, all of the following: a. The address or location of the building; b. The name and telephone number of the owner(…

43.8(1) All certified measurement specialists must complete at least eight hours of department- approved CE biennially on either radon measurement, mitigation or a combination of the two. 43.8(2) Persons possessing both an Iowa Measurement Specialist certification and Mitigation …

department’s responsibilities for department-approved training program requirements for school district employees who intend to perform radon testing within their employing district. In accordance with Iowa Code chapter 280, which governs radon testing and mitigation in schools a…

mitigation specialists. All persons performing abatement for radon or radon progeny in buildings, other than buildings that the persons occupy or are constructing for their own occupancy, must be credentialed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. 44.1(1) The conversi…

chapter: 44.10(1) Persons who mitigate radon or radon decay products in buildings that they occupy. 44.10(2) Persons mitigating radon or radon decay products as part of scientific research approved by the department. 44.10(3) Persons who install passive radon mitigation systems e…

in violation of the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 136B. Persons convicted of violating the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 136B or this chapter shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor. [ARC 0290D, IAB 5/13/26, effective 7/1/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code c…

provisions of this chapter. Additionally, the following definitions set forth below are specific to this chapter: “AARST” means the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, also known as the IEA. “Active mitigation system” means any system or materials installe…

44.3(1) Except as provided in this chapter, no person may mitigate for radon or radon progeny in Iowa for a fee or other remuneration unless such person has been credentialed by the department. This requirement also applies to persons whose place of business is located in Iowa or…

44.4(1) An application for credentialing or renewal of credentials as a radon mitigation specialist shall be completed through the online licensing portal and shall contain complete and accurate information. 44.4(2) The applicant must report any changes to the initial or renewal …

44.5(1) Credential renewal. A person applying for a renewal of an annual credential shall: a. Submit the appropriate application through the online licensing portal. b. Include the number of mitigation systems installed for the renewal period by providing all of the following at …

a radon mitigation specialist shall pay nonrefundable fees in amounts sufficient to defray the cost of administering the rules of this chapter, as outlined in the fee schedule below. 44.6(1) Initial application fee. Each person applying for initial credentialing under the provisi…

credentials of a person, place on probation, impose a civil penalty, or refer the case to the office of the county attorney for possible criminal penalties pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 136B, or any combination thereof, when it finds that a credentialed person or a person who is …

maintain records to include a report of each mitigation activity for a minimum of five years. Each report shall include at a minimum all of the following: 44.8(1) The address or location of the building. 44.8(2) The name and phone number of the owner(s) of the building where the …

44.9(1) All credentialed individuals must complete at least eight hours of department-approved CE biennially on either radon mitigation, measurement, or a combination of the two. 44.9(2) Persons possessing both an Iowa Measurement Specialist certification and Mitigation Specialis…

“Admitting official” means the superintendent of schools or the superintendent’s designated representative if a public school; if an accredited nonpublic school, the governing official of the school. “Applicant” means any person seeking first-time enrollment in kindergarten or ni…

school to ensure that a valid certificate of dental screening or certificate of dental screening exemption is on file for each child enrolled. 51.10(1) The admitting official shall ensure that all certificates of dental screening are properly completed according to rule 641—51.7(…

51.11(1) It shall be the duty of each local board of health or its designee to audit the certificates of dental screening and certificates of dental screening exemption in the schools within the local board’s jurisdiction to determine compliance with Iowa Code section 135.17. 51.…

51.12(1) Between a dentist, dental hygienist, physician, physician assistant, or nurse, and the elementary school or high school that the child attends. A dentist, dental hygienist, physician, physician assistant, or nurse shall disclose a student’s dental screening information, …

urgent dental care shall be referred to the parent’s or guardian’s dentist of choice. Students without a dentist or who have difficulty accessing dental care shall be referred to a local I-Smile coordinator or local public health agency for assistance with completion of dental ca…

will make training and training materials available for dental screening providers. [ARC 9321C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 135.17. [Filed 7/10/08, Notice 5/21/08—published 7/30/08, effective 9/3/08] [Filed Emergency Afte…

persons seeking first-time enrollment in kindergarten or ninth grade in a public or accredited nonpublic elementary school or high school in Iowa. [ARC 9321C, IAB 5/28/25, effective 8/1/25]

religious and financial hardship reasons. Applicants approved for a religious or financial hardship exemption shall submit to the admitting official a valid department certificate of dental screening exemption. 51.3(1) Religious exemption. A religious exemption may be granted to …

51.4(1) A dental screening is a visual assessment and is noninvasive and nondiagnostic. 51.4(2) Dental instrumentation is not needed for a dental screening. 51.4(3) A dental screening can identify obvious or suspected oral health conditions that need or that might need examinatio…