X-Ray Machines

Regulatory programs have been established to assure compliance with the appropriate section of 641 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapters 38, 39, 40, and 41. Recent changes in 641 IAC, Chapter 41.1, titled "X-Ray Machines Used for Mammography," are unique in that they deal not only with the radiation producing equipment but also address the physician consultant, the interpreting physician, the medical physicist, and the equipment operator.

There are currently 6,630 x-ray machines in Iowa. Staff of the bureau routinely conduct in-depth inspections of these devices located in healing arts and industrial institutions.

Documents denoted by are available in Portable Document Format (.pdf).

For all matters involving Mammogaphy, please go to the Mammography website

Resources:

• Application for initial Registration of a Medical Physicist  
• Reapplication for Registration of a Medical Physicist  
• Diagnostic X-Ray Safety Guidelines
• Mammography
• Reciprocity Registration of Radiation Emitting Equipment  
• Registration Form  
• Registration of Industrial & Medical Oncology Radiation Emitting Equipment  
• Regulatory guide for Industrial and Medical Oncology Radiation Machines  
• Servicing and Services Application  
• Shielding Plan Review Request  

The X-Ray Program periodically publishes  Information Notices that contain clarification of regulations as well as information to assist in the implementation and maintenance of a radiological program for the radiation producing machines. The index contains notices published since February, 1999.

Other Links:

• Rules

For more information:

• David R. Myers  (515) 281-0430
• Charlene Craig  (515) 281-0415 (Registrations),
• Use the "Contact Us" page to submit questions online.