Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article V - Radiological Health
Chapter 221 - X-RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS
DIAGNOSTIC INSTALLATIONS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 221.29 - Kilovoltage (kV) accuracy
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) For variable kV units, the kV output may not vary from the set-indicated value by more than 10% over the range of technique factors normally used. Discrepancies of more than 10% between set-indicated and measured kV values shall be investigated by a qualified expert or service agent and appropriate action taken.
(b) For fixed kV units, the kV output may not vary from the set-indicated value by more than 20% over the range of technique factors normally used. Discrepancies of more than 20% between set-indicated and measured kV values shall be investigated by a qualified expert or service agent and appropriate action taken.
The provisions of this §221.29 issued and amended under sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. §§ 7110.301 and 7110.302); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 221.35a (relating to fluoroscopic X-ray systems).
