Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-3-26 - RADIATION CONTROL
Section 420-3-26-.05 - Registration Of X-Ray Producing Machines
Appendix B - INFORMATION ON RADIATION SHIELDING REQUIRED FOR PLAN REVIEWS

In order for the Agency to provide an evaluation, technical advice and official approval on shielding requirements for a radiation installation, the following information is needed:

1. The plans should show, as a minimum, the following:

a. The normal location of the radiation producing equipment's radiation port; the port's travel and traverse limits; general direction(s) of the radiation beam; locations of any windows; the location of the operator's booth; the location of the equipment's control console.

b. Structural composition and thickness of all walls, doors, partitions, floor, and ceiling of the rooms(s) concerned.

c. Height, floor to floor, of the room(s) concerned.

d. The type of occupancy of all adjacent areas inclusive of space above and below the room(s) concerned. If there is an exterior wall, show distance to the closest existing occupied area(s).

e. The make and model of the radiation producing equipment including the maximum energy output (for x-ray machines this is the kilovolt peak potential).

f. The type of examination(s) or treatment(s) which will be performed with the equipment (e.g., dental, orthodontal, chest, gastrointestinal, fluoroscopic, podiatry, fixed therapy, rotational therapy, etc.).

2. Information on the anticipated workload used in shielding calculations will be provided by the registrant.

3. If the services of a qualified radiation expert have been utilized, a copy of his report shall be submitted with the plans. This report must show all basic assumptions (i.e., workload, occupancy and use factors, distance, etc.) used to determine the shielding requirements.