Radiation (X-ray) Machine Registration & Compliance

The Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) issues State certificates to medical facilities to perform mammography, registers facilities possessing radiation sources such as X-ray machines, and notifies the regulated community of radiation control changes.

For additional information, contact the Radiologic Health Branch at (916) 327-5106.                               

Registration Forms:

• RH 2261N - Radiation Machine Registration for New Registrants. 
• RH 2261N Instructions
• RH 2261C - Radiation Machine Registration for Changes to Registrant or Machine Information. 
• RH 2261C Instructions
• RH 2261W - Radiation Machine Registration for Withdrawal of Registration. 
• RH 2261W Instructions

General Information

• X-ray & NMT Certification/Permit Search Tool.

• Quality Assurance Regulations - FAQs.

• Guide for X-ray Equipment above 500 kVp.   

• Radiation Protection Program guidance.
• Disposal of X-ray tubes.
• X-ray Image Record Retention.
• Exemption for Hand-held Portable X-ray Systems 
• Assembly Bill 510 - FAQ
• Senate Bill 1237 - FAQ

Related Links:

Computed Tomography Advisory regarding radiation exposure during Brain Perfusion Scans.  Patient FAQ's.
• California Dental Association: Radiation Safety in Dental Practice Guide
• American Association of Physicists in Medicine: Computed Tomography Radiation Dose Education slides.