Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 20 - Division of Community and Public Health
Chapter 10 - Protection Against Ionizing Radiation
Section 19 CSR 20-10.170 - Special Requirements for Photofluorographic Installations

Universal Citation: 19 MO Code of State Regs 20-10.170

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024

PURPOSE: This rule establishes special requirements for photofluorographic installations.

(1) A collimator shall restrict the useful beam to the area of the fluorographic screen.

(2) The exposure switch shall be so arranged that it cannot be conveniently operated outside a shielded area. Exposure switches for spot film devices used in conjunction with fluoroscopic tables are exempted from this requirement.

(3) A device shall be provided to terminate the exposure after a preset time or exposure.

(4) Output of the photofluorographic installation shall not exceed one (1) roentgen per exposure at the panel.

*Original authority: 192.420, RSMo 1963.

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