If you are a vendor selling new or used X-ray equipment or providing X-ray related services in South Carolina, you are required to register with SCDES. X-ray equipment and services vendors are regulated under Regulation 61-64, X-Ray (Title B), Rules and Regulations for Radiation Control.

The following businesses are registered with SCDES:

Class I - Direct Sale and Transfer of Radiation Machines and Machine Components

Class II - Installation, Assembly, Service, and Testing of Radiation Machines and Associated Components

Once the facility and equipment are registered with the agency, an initial inspection will be conducted after 12 months of operation.

In our inspections, we concentrate on the proper performance of the equipment, quality control procedures, radiation protection, and operator qualifications.

After the initial inspection, we inspect facilities at the following regular intervals.

Any month you make a sale or install X-ray equipment, you must report the sale to SCDES using this form:

For advice on complying with S.C. regulations, see our regulatory guides.

X-Ray Vendor Registration Forms

• Vendor Monthly Report Form (pdf) (DHEC 0823)

The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has established standards to help protect you and other employees from radiation hazards.

Your Employer's Responsibility

Your employer is required to:

Registration Process: New Facilities

Before your facility can install X-ray equipment, you must first apply for and be granted a Facility Registration Approval from DHEC.

The approval process requires a review of your facility's:

• Regulation 61-63, Radioactive Materials (Title A)

Step 1: Confirm Equipment Status

Before disposal, you must:

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• A3-17 Notice to Employees (Safety Standards) (pdf)
• DES-0461 Operating Schedule-Out of State X-ray Facilities (pdf)
• DES-0819 Registration and/or Deletion of X-Ray Producing Machine (pdf)
• DES-0823 Report of Sale or Installation of X-Ray Equipment (pdf)