North Carolina Portable X-ray Regulations

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 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.

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 - Healing Arts - Medical, Physicians, Dental, Podiatry, Chiropractic. Veterinary

Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment

Regulations are covered by Chapter 15 – Radiation Protection, Section .0100 – General Provisions.

• "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

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

North Carolina Radiation Protection

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

3825 Barrett Drive

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(919) 571-4141