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Division of Environmental Health > Radiation Control Program > X-Ray Program > Clinic/Private Office Facility In Maine

REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINIC/PRIVATE OFFICE FACILITY IN MAINE

To open a new or add an additional x-ray unit at an x-ray facility in a private office or clinic in the State of Maine, each owner of the x-ray facility must:

  1. Have a shielding design (drawing of the purposed x-ray facility indicating what shielding material is required) performed by a Qualified Expert,
  2. Submit shielding design to The Radiation Control Program for review,
  3. Complete & submit to the Radiation Control Program the registration forms with the proper registration fee,
  4. Have the x-ray equipment inspected by a Qualified Expert within 30 days of installation and every 2 years. A copy of this report must be sent to the Radiation Control Program, any areas of non-compliance must be repaired/adjusted within 60 days and a copy of the service representative's report sent to the Radiation Control Program, and
  5. Have a Quality Assurance Program and perform the necessary test to assure good quality.