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title: North Carolina Portable X-ray Regulations
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# North Carolina Portable X-ray Regulations

** Dec 15, 2022 6:40:48 AM / by [Chad Hutchison](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/author/chad-hutchison)

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, Radiation Protection Section manages the licensing, registration, and regulations of [portable x-ray equipment](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/mobile-x-ray-machine) in the state.

## X-ray License in North Carolina

The state of North Carolina does not license the operators of x-ray equipment, nor does it have any requirements relative to the licensure or credentialing of x-ray machine operators. However, you can [submit credentials here](http://www.ncradiation.net/Xray/documents/credentials.pdf).

## Registering an X-ray Device

As required by the "North Carolina Regulations For Protection Against Radiation" rules .0203 Application: Registration: Radiation Machines: Facilities: and .0205 Application For Registration of Service, each registrant shall complete a proper application to register radiation machines and facilities.

- [Equipment Form](http://www.ncradiation.net/Xray/documents/RegForm_HlgArt.pdf) - Healing Arts - Medical, Physicians, Dental, [Podiatry](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/podiatry-x-ray-machine), Chiropractic. [Veterinary](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/veterinary)

## Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment

Regulations are covered by Chapter 15 – Radiation Protection, Section .0100 – [General Provisions](http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2010a%20-%20health%20and%20human%20services/chapter%2015%20-%20radiation%20protection/chapter%2015%20rules.pdf).

- "Hand-held x-ray system" means any device or equipment that is portable and used for similar purposes as analytical RGD equipment.

- Portable or mobile equipment shall be used only for examinations where it is impractical for medical reasons to transfer the patient to a stationary radiographic installation.

A Hand-Held X-ray Equipment Exemption Request must be submitted prior to use of hand-held dental equipment.

- [Hand-held exemption request](http://www.ncradiation.net/Xray/documents/handheldappl.pdf)

Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies.

## Additional Resources

- [Health & Human Services Radiation Protection](http://www.ncradiation.net/)

**North Carolina Radiation Protection**

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

3825 Barrett Drive

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(919) 571-4141

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#### Written by [Chad Hutchison](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/author/chad-hutchison)

Founder and CEO of Maven Imaging, Chad Hutchison has been in the medical imaging equipment market since 2003. As his business grew, he pioneered buying and selling medical equipment online and eventually began offering leasing and financing to meet market demands and help customers. His market expertise goes beyond traditional medical imaging and finance support, as he’s spearheading cloud-based lending solutions for vendors across the sector.

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