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The Department may also require random, unannounced, follow-up inspections of machines that were inspected by private inspectors in order to maintain quality control. In the event of changes in or installations of new equipment during the last 90 days of a period for which an inspection has been made, no interim inspection shall be required. In addition, the Department may require the inspection and certification of other machines emitting radiation or utilizing radiation for patients, consumers, workers, or the general public.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed by Department personnel or by private inspectors only. Inspections conducted by private inspectors shall be conducted in conformance with the regulations of the Board and reports on these inspections shall be filed by the registrant with the Department on forms prescribed by the Department. Results of all inspections shall be reviewed by the Department.C\n\nThe Department shall issue a certificate for a diagnostic or therapeutic X-ray machine, or X-ray machine not used in the healing arts, when the results of the inspection indicate the machine meets the Board’s standards. If the machine does not meet the Board’s standards, the certification may be denied. If the certification is denied, the machine shall not be used for treatment, diagnosis, evaluation of patients, whether human or animal, or any other use until the standards of the Board have been met. A copy of the certificate shall be displayed by the registrant in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the X-ray machine.D\n\nThe Board shall, in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7 2.2-4000 et seq.), promulgate such regulations as the Board deems necessary to protect the health and safety of health care workers, patients, and the general public, including but not limited to:1\n\nFee schedules for registration of X-ray machines;2\n\nSchedule for inspections of X-ray machines;3\n\nFee schedules for inspections of X-ray machines by Department personnel; however, no fee shall be charged for inspections initiated by the Department;4\n\nStandards for certification of X-ray machines; and5\n\nQualifications for private inspectors of X-ray machines required for inclusion on a list of qualified inspectors of X-ray machines published pursuant to § 32.1-228.1, a requirement for annual registration as a private inspector of X-ray machines for inclusion on such list, and a fee not to exceed $150.00 for such registration.E\n\nThe provisions of this section and of §§ 32.1-229 and 32.1-229.2 relating to X-ray machines and machines emitting or utilizing radiation shall not apply to devices purchased or used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":244454,"text":"All X-ray machines shall be registered with the Department.","type":"section","prefixes":["A"],"prefix":"A","entire_prefix":"A","prefix_anchor":"A","level":1,"next_prefix":"B"},"1":{"id":244455,"text":"Every owner or operator of an X-ray machine shall request an initial inspection by a private inspector or a Department inspector no later than 30 days after the installation of the equipment.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed periodically on a schedule prescribed by the Board. The Department may also require random, unannounced, follow-up inspections of machines that were inspected by private inspectors in order to maintain quality control. In the event of changes in or installations of new equipment during the last 90 days of a period for which an inspection has been made, no interim inspection shall be required. In addition, the Department may require the inspection and certification of other machines emitting radiation or utilizing radiation for patients, consumers, workers, or the general public.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed by Department personnel or by private inspectors only. Inspections conducted by private inspectors shall be conducted in conformance with the regulations of the Board and reports on these inspections shall be filed by the registrant with the Department on forms prescribed by the Department. 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This law was first created in 1987. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 666 of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1987 \u201cActs\u201d aren\u2019t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2008, chapters 41<\/a> and 466<\/a>; in 2016, chapter 685<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":[{"id":86911,"section_number":"2.2-4000","catch_line":"Short title; purpose","order_by":null,"url":"\/2.2-4000\/"},{"id":76596,"section_number":"32.1-228.1","catch_line":"Department designated state radiation control agency; powers and duties","order_by":null,"url":"\/32.1-228.1\/"},{"id":70418,"section_number":"32.1-229","catch_line":"Powers and duties of the Board","order_by":null,"url":"\/32.1-229\/"},{"id":83583,"section_number":"32.1-229.2","catch_line":"Costs of inspection conducted by Health Department; fees to be used to support program","order_by":null,"url":"\/32.1-229.2\/"}],"permalink":{"id":204057,"object_type":"law","relational_id":67464,"identifier":"32.1-229.1","token":"32.1\/6\/8\/32.1-229.1","url":"\/32.1-229.1\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/32.1-229.1\/","token":"32.1\/6\/8\/32.1-229.1","dublin_core":{"Title":"Inspections of X-ray machines required; Radiation Inspection Reports; fees; qualification of inspectors","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 32.1-229.1","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> All X-ray machines shall be registered with the Department<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> Every owner or operator of an X-ray machine shall request an initial inspection by a private inspector or a Department<\/span> inspector no later than 30 days after the installation of the equipment.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed periodically on a schedule prescribed by the Board<\/span>. The Department<\/span> may also require random, unannounced, follow-up inspections of machines that were inspected by private inspectors in order<\/span> to maintain quality control. In the event of changes in or installations of new equipment during the last 90 days of a period for which an inspection has been made, no interim inspection shall be required. In addition, the Department<\/span> may require the inspection and certification of other machines emitting radiation or utilizing radiation for patients, consumers, workers, or the general public.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed by Department<\/span> personnel or by private inspectors only. Inspections conducted by private inspectors shall be conducted in conformance with the regulations of the Board<\/span> and reports on these inspections shall be filed by the registrant with the Department<\/span> on forms prescribed by the Department<\/span>. Results of all inspections shall be reviewed by the Department<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The Department<\/span> shall issue<\/span> a certificate for a diagnostic or therapeutic X-ray machine, or X-ray machine not used in the healing arts, when the results of the inspection indicate the machine meets the Board<\/span>’s standards. If the machine does not meet the Board<\/span>’s standards, the certification may be denied. If the certification is denied, the machine shall not be used for treatment, diagnosis, evaluation of patients, whether human or animal, or any other use until the standards of the Board<\/span> have been met. A copy of the certificate shall be displayed by the registrant in a conspicuous place in close proximity to the X-ray machine. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall, in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7 2.2-4000<\/a> et seq.), promulgate such regulations as the Board<\/span> deems necessary to protect the health and safety of health care workers, patients, and the general public, including but not limited to: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Fee schedules<\/span> for registration of X-ray machines; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Schedule for inspections of X-ray machines; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Fee schedules<\/span> for inspections of X-ray machines by Department<\/span> personnel; however, no fee shall be charged for inspections initiated by the Department<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> Standards for certification of X-ray machines; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> Qualifications for private inspectors of X-ray machines required for inclusion on a list of qualified inspectors of X-ray machines published pursuant to § 32.1-228.1<\/a>, a requirement for annual registration as a private inspector of X-ray machines for inclusion on such list, and a fee not to exceed $150.00 for such registration. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> The provisions of this section and of §§ 32.1-229<\/a> and 32.1-229.2<\/a> relating to X-ray machines and machines emitting or utilizing radiation shall not apply to devices purchased or used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nINSPECTIONS OF X-RAY MACHINES REQUIRED; RADIATION INSPECTION REPORTS; FEES;\nQUALIFICATION OF INSPECTORS (\u00a7 32.1-229.1)\n\nA. All X-ray machines shall be registered with the Department.\n\nB. Every owner or operator of an X-ray machine shall request an initial\ninspection by a private inspector or a Department inspector no later than 30\ndays after the installation of the equipment.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed periodically on a schedule prescribed by the\nBoard. The Department may also require random, unannounced, follow-up\ninspections of machines that were inspected by private inspectors in order to\nmaintain quality control. In the event of changes in or installations of new\nequipment during the last 90 days of a period for which an inspection has been\nmade, no interim inspection shall be required. In addition, the Department may\nrequire the inspection and certification of other machines emitting radiation or\nutilizing radiation for patients, consumers, workers, or the general public.\n\t\t\tInspections shall be performed by Department personnel or by private\ninspectors only. Inspections conducted by private inspectors shall be conducted\nin conformance with the regulations of the Board and reports on these\ninspections shall be filed by the registrant with the Department on forms\nprescribed by the Department. Results of all inspections shall be reviewed by\nthe Department.\n\nC. The Department shall issue a certificate for a diagnostic or therapeutic\nX-ray machine, or X-ray machine not used in the healing arts, when the results\nof the inspection indicate the machine meets the Board’s standards. If the\nmachine does not meet the Board’s standards, the certification may be\ndenied. If the certification is denied, the machine shall not be used for\ntreatment, diagnosis, evaluation of patients, whether human or animal, or any\nother use until the standards of the Board have been met. A copy of the\ncertificate shall be displayed by the registrant in a conspicuous place in close\nproximity to the X-ray machine.\n\nD. The Board shall, in accordance with the Administrative Process Act (\u00a7\n2.2-4000 et seq.), promulgate such regulations as the Board deems necessary to\nprotect the health and safety of health care workers, patients, and the general\npublic, including but not limited to:\n\n 1. Fee schedules for registration of X-ray machines;\n\n 2. Schedule for inspections of X-ray machines;\n\n 3. Fee schedules for inspections of X-ray machines by Department personnel;\n however, no fee shall be charged for inspections initiated by the Department;\n\n 4. Standards for certification of X-ray machines; and\n\n 5. Qualifications for private inspectors of X-ray machines required for\n inclusion on a list of qualified inspectors of X-ray machines published\n pursuant to § 32.1-228.1, a requirement for annual registration as a\n private inspector of X-ray machines for inclusion on such list, and a fee not\n to exceed $150.00 for such registration.\n\nE. The provisions of this section and of §§ 32.1-229 and 32.1-229.2\nrelating to X-ray machines and machines emitting or utilizing radiation shall\nnot apply to devices purchased or used primarily for personal, family, or\nhousehold purposes.\n\nHISTORY: 1987, c. 666; 2008, cc. 41, 466; 2016, c. 685.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}