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.
Class I - Direct Sale and Transfer of Radiation Machines and Machine 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.
Medical X-rays are used in many types of examinations and procedures. Some examples include
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has established standards to help protect you and other employees from radiation hazards.
Your employer is required to:
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:
Before a new mammography facility may legally perform mammography on patients, it must apply for accreditation through the American College of Radiology (ACR). Please see the ACR website for more information on accreditation.
Certification is a process that is administered by DHEC/FDA (Food and Drug Administration). DHEC issues a Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) certificate upon notification by the ACR that a mammography facility has been accredited.
