North Carolina Administrative Code

10A NCAC 15 .0604 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS (a) In addition to other requirements of this Section, all diagnostic x-ray systems shall meet the following requirements: (1) The control panel containing the main power switch shall bear the warning statement, le…

10A NCAC 15 .0605 FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEMS All fluoroscopic x-ray systems shall meet the following requirements: (1) Limitation of useful beam (a) The fluoroscopic tube shall not produce x-rays unless the primary protective barrier is in position to intercept the entire useful …

10A NCAC 15 .0606 SYSTEMS OTHER THAN FLUOROSCOPIC AND DENTAL INTRAORAL (a) Unless specifically provided otherwise by the rules in this Chapter, the requirements in this Rule shall apply to all x-ray systems, except for fluoroscopic and dental intraoral x-ray systems. The useful b…

10A NCAC 15 .0607 INTRAORAL DENTAL RADIOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS (a) In addition to the provisions of Rules .0603 and .0605 of this Section, the requirements of this Rule apply to x-ray equipment and associated facilities used for dental radiography. Criteria for extraoral dental radiogra…

10A NCAC 15 .0608 THERAPEUTIC X-RAY INSTALLATIONS: LESS THAN ONE MEV (a) Unless specifically provided otherwise by the rules in this Chapter, the requirements in this Rule shall apply only to therapeutic x-ray installations which are not capable of operating at or above one MeV. …

10A NCAC 15 .0609 X-RAY AND ELECTRON THERAPY INSTALLATIONS ONE MEV AND ABOVE (a) The requirements in Paragraphs (b) to (e) of this Rule shall apply only to medical facilities using medical x-ray and electron therapy equipment with energies one MeV and above. In addition, such med…

10A NCAC 15 .0610 VETERINARY MEDICINE RADIOGRAPHIC INSTALLATIONS (a) The provisions of this Rule shall apply only to veterinary medicine radiographic installations. Radiographic equipment used in veterinary medicine radiographic installations shall meet the following requirements…

10A NCAC 15 .0611 COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) X-RAY SYSTEMS (a) This Rule provides special requirements for human diagnostic use of computed tomography (CT) x-ray equipment. The uses of Cone Beam CT, Veterinary CT, CT Simulation, and CT attenuation correction shall be exempt from th…

10A NCAC 15 .0703 TELETHERAPY History Note: Authority G.S. 104E-7(a)(2); 10 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Commission Notices, Policy Statements, Agreement States, 46 F.R. 7540; Eff. February 1, 1980; Amended Eff. April 1, 1999; June 1, 1993; May 1, 1992; October 1, 1984; October 1, 1980; Rep…

SECTION .0800 - RADIATION GENERATING DEVICES 10A NCAC 15 .0801 PURPOSE AND SCOPE (a) This Section provides additional requirements for use of ionizing radiation generating devices (RGDs) operating above five thousand electron volts (5 keV), but below one million electron volts (1…

10A NCAC 15 .0802 DEFINITIONS In addition to terms found in Rule .0103 of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply to this Section: (1) "Accredited bomb squad" means a law enforcement agency utilizing certified bomb technicians. (2) "Accessible surface" means the exter…

10A NCAC 15 .0803 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS (a) The registrant, as defined in 10A NCAC 15 .0103, shall document the scope of training and instruction required for the RGD in use. (b) No individual shall be permitted to operate or maintain RGDs unless the individual has received inst…

10A NCAC 15 .0804 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS (a) RGDs shall only be operated by individuals who have completed the requirements in Rule .0803 of this Section. (b) No individual shall be permitted to operate an RGD in any manner other than that specified in the operating procedures, u…

10A NCAC 15 .0805 AREA REQUIREMENTS (a) Each radiation area, as defined in Rule .1601(a)(3) of this Chapter, containing RGDs shall be: (1) conspicuously posted with caution signs, in accordance with the requirements of Rule .1601(a)(34) of this Chapter, bearing the words "CAUTION…

10A NCAC 15 .0806 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (a) Certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems shall comply with the following provisions of 21 C.F.R. 1020.40, which are hereby incorporated by reference including subsequent amendments and editions. (1) 21 C.F.R. 1020.40(a) Applicab…

10A NCAC 15 .0807 SECURITY SCREENing EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS for government use only (a) All security screening devices shall meet the following additional requirements: (1) Security screening RGDs shall only be utilized by accredited bomb squads, certified bomb technicians, law e…

10A NCAC 15 .0808 Other EQUIPment requirements (a) RGD's not listed in Rule .0801 of this Section, or that are not able to meet the equipment requirements of either Rule .0806 or .0807 of this Section, shall not be sold, installed, or used prior to the agency completing review of…

SECTION .0900 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS Codifier's Note: 10 NCAC 03G .3000 was transferred to 15A NCAC 11 .0900 effective January 4, 1990. Recodification pursuant to G.S. 143B-279.3. 10A NCAC 15 .0901 PURPOSE AND SCOPE (a) This Section establishes procedures for th…

10A NCAC 15 .0902 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS No person shall receive, possess, use, transfer, own, or acquire a particle accelerator except as authorized in a license issued pursuant to these Rules or as otherwise provided for in these Rules. The general procedures for licensing of p…

10A NCAC 15 .0903 REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE FOR ACCELERATORS (a) Application for use of a particle accelerator will be approved only if the agency determines that: (1) The applicant and the applicant's particle accelerator operators are qualified by reason of trainin…

10A NCAC 15 .0904 LIMITATIONS (a) No licensee shall permit any person to act as a particle accelerator operator until such person: (1) has been instructed in radiation safety and shall have demonstrated an understanding thereof; (2) has received copies of, and instruction in, thi…

10A NCAC 15 .0905 SHIELDING AND SAFETY DESIGN (a) For medical use, a qualified expert registered to provide Class VII services by the Agency pursuant to Rule .0205 of this Chapter, or an Authorized Medical Physicist named on the licensee's license, shall be consulted in the desig…

10A NCAC 15 .0906 CONTROLS AND INTERLOCK SYSTEMS (a) Instrumentation, readouts, and controls on the particle accelerator control console shall be clearly identified and easily discernible. (b) All entrances into a target room or other high radiation area shall conform to the requ…

10A NCAC 15 .0907 WARNING DEVICES (a) Except in facilities designed for human exposure, all locations designated as high radiation areas and entrances to such locations shall be equipped with easily observable warning lights that operate only when radiation is being produced. Fac…

10A NCAC 15 .0908 OPERATING PROCEDURES (a) Particle accelerators, when not in operation, shall be secured to prevent unauthorized use. (b) Only a switch on the accelerator control console shall be used to turn the accelerator beam "on" and "off". The safety interlock system shall…

10A NCAC 15 .0909 RADIATION MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (a) Except for persons licensed for activities authorized by Section .1900 of this Chapter possessing non-portable therapeutic radiation machines, portable monitoring equipment shall be available at each particle accelerator fac…

10A NCAC 15 .0910 VENTILATION SYSTEMS (a) Adequate ventilation shall be provided in areas where airborne radioactivity may be produced to comply with Rule .1601 of this Chapter. (b) The licensee shall not vent, release or otherwise discharge airborne radioactive material to an un…

SECTION .1000 - NOTICES: INSTRUCTIONS: REPORTS AND INSPECTIONS Codifier's Note: 10A NCAC 03G .3100 was transferred to 15A NCAC 11 .1000 effective January 4, 1990. Recodification pursuant to G.S. 143B-279.3. 10A NCAC 15 .1001 Notices, instructions, and reports to employees (a) Per…

10A NCAC 15 .1004 NOTIFICATIONS AND REPORTS TO INDIVIDUALS History Note: Authority G.S. 104E-7; 104E-10(b); 104E-12; Eff. February 1, 1980; Amended Eff. October 1, 2013; January 1, 1994; Transferred and Recodified from 15A NCAC 11 .1004 Eff. February 1, 2015; Amended Eff. March 1…

SECTION .1100 - FEES Codifier's Note: 10 NCAC 03G .3200 was transferred to 15A NCAC 11 .1100 effective January 4, 1990. Recodification pursuant to G.S. 143B-279.3. 10A NCAC 15 .1101 PURPOSE AND SCOPE (a) This Section establishes annual fees to cover the anticipated costs of inspe…

10A NCAC 15 .1102 PAYMENT DUE (a) All fees established in this Section shall be due on the first day of July of each year. (b) Notwithstanding Paragraph (a) of this Rule, when a new license or registration is issued by the agency or after the first day of July of any subsequent y…

10A NCAC 15 .1103 NOTICES OF PAYMENT DUE Within five days after the due dates established in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Rule .1102 of this Section, the agency shall mail to each licensee and registrant, who has not already submitted payment, a notice which indicates the due date, …

10A NCAC 15 .1104 DELINQUENT AND UNCOLLECTIBLE FEES (a) Payment of fees established in this Section shall be delinquent, if not received by the agency within 60 days after the due date specified in Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Rule .1102 of this Section. (b) If a licensee or registr…

10A NCAC 15 .1105 X-RAY FEE AMOUNTS (a) Annual fees for persons registered pursuant to provisions of Section .0200 of this Chapter are as listed in the following table: Type of Registered Facility Letters Appearing in Registration Number Facility Plus First X-ray Tube Each Additi…

10A NCAC 15 .1106 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND ACCELERATOR FEE AMOUNTS (a) Annual fees for persons licensed pursuant to the provisions of Section .0300 of this Chapter shall be: Type of Radioactive Material License Annual Fee Specific license of broad scope including: -academic or r…

10A NCAC 15 .1203 license REQUIRED: LAND DISPOSAL OF LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE (a) This Rule establishes the procedures, standards, criteria, and terms and conditions upon which the Department issues licenses authorizing land disposal of low-level radioactive waste received fro…

10A NCAC 15 .1232 VARIANCE History Note: Authority G.S. 104E-7; 104E-9(3); 104E-10(b); 104E-25; 104E-26; Eff. December 1, 1987; Repealed Eff. July 1, 1990 in accordance with G.S. 150B-59(c); Transferred and Recodified from 15A NCAC 11 .1232 Eff. February 1, 2015.

SECTION .1300 - REQUIREMENTS FOR WIRELINE-SERVICE OPERATORS AND SUBSURFACE-TRACER STUDIES Codifier's Note: 10 NCAC 03G .3400 was transferred to 15A NCAC 11 .1300 effective January 4, 1990. Recodification pursuant to G.S. 143B-279.3. 10A NCAC 15 .1301 Well logging, wireline-servic…

SECTION .1400 - TANNING FACILITIES Codifier's Note: 10 NCAC 03G .3500 was transferred to 15A NCAC 11 .1400 effective January 4, 1990. Recodification pursuant to G.S. 143B-279.3. 10A NCAC 15 .1401 PURPOSE AND SCOPE (a) This Section provides for the registration and regulation of f…

10A NCAC 15 .1402 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS Nothing in this Section shall relieve any person of responsibility for complying with other pertinent North Carolina laws and regulations. History Note: Authority G.S. 104E-7(a)(7); Eff. June 1, 1989; Transferred and Recodified from 15…

10A NCAC 15 .1403 DEFINITIONS As used in this Section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Agency" means the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, Radiation Protection Section. (2) "Consumer" means any individual wh…

10A NCAC 15 .1404 EXEMPTIONS (a) Any person is exempt from the provisions of this Section to the extent that such person: (1) uses equipment which emits ultraviolet radiation incidental to its proper operation, and (2) does not use the equipment in Subparagraph (a)(1) of this Rul…

10A NCAC 15 .1405 APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF TANNING FACILITIES (a) Each person having a tanning facility on the effective date of this Rule shall apply for registration of such facility no later than 60 days following the effective date of this Rule. (b) Each person acquiri…

10A NCAC 15 .1406 ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (a) Upon determination that an application meets the requirements of this Section, the agency will issue a certificate of registration. (b) The agency may incorporate in the certificate of registration, at the time of issu…

10A NCAC 15 .1407 EXPIRATION OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION Except as provided in Rule .1408(b) of this Section, each certificate of registration shall expire at midnight on the expiration date stated therein. History Note: Authority G.S. 104E-7(a)(7); Eff. June 1, 1989; Transfer…

10A NCAC 15 .1408 RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION (a) The registrant shall file applications for renewal in accordance with Rule .1405 of this Section. (b) Provided that a registrant files with the agency an application for renewal in proper form for renewal by August 29 o…

10A NCAC 15 .1409 REPORT OF CHANGES The registrant shall notify the agency in writing within 30 calendar days after making any change which would render the information contained in the application for registration or the certificate of registration no longer accurate. History No…

10A NCAC 15 .1410 TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION No certificate of registration may be transferred from one person to another person or from one tanning facility to another tanning facility. History Note: Authority G.S. 104E-7(a)(7); Eff. June 1, 1989; Transferred and Re…

10A NCAC 15 .1411 APPROVAL NOT IMPLIED No person, in any advertisement, shall refer to the fact that such person or such person's facility is registered with the agency pursuant to the provisions of this Section, and no person shall state or imply that any activity under such reg…

10A NCAC 15 .1412 DENIAL: REVOCATION: TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION (a) The agency may deny, suspend or revoke a certificate of registration applied for or issued pursuant to this Section: (1) for any material false statement in the application for registration or in any statement …