Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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 |
Section 221.41a. Fluoroscopic timer
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A cumulative timing device activated by the fluoroscope switch shall be provided. It shall indicate the passage of a predetermined period of irradiation either by an audible signal or by temporary or permanent interruption of the irradiation when the increment of exposure time exceeds a predetermined limit not exceeding 5 minutes.
The provisions of this § 221.41a adopted October 2, 1998, effective October 3, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 4894.
Notation
The provisions of this § 221.41a issued 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); 25 Pa. Code § 221.43a (relating to mobile fluoroscopes); and 25 Pa. Code § 221.61 (relating to radiation therapy simulation systems).