{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-481-1653","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-481-1653","heading":"Hand-held radiographic units","body":"In addition to the applicable provisions found elsewhere in this chapter, the following provisions apply to a hand-held radiographic unit.\n\n1. A hand-held radiograph unit shall be:\n\na. Certified by the manufacturer pursuant to 21 CFR Part 803, Medical Device Reporting of the Federal Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997; 21 USC Chapter 9, Subchapter V, Part C – Electronic Product Radiation Control (EPRC) (§ 360hh et seq.) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act; and 21 CFR 1020.30, Diagnostic x-ray systems and their major components.\n\nb. Registered with the agency in accordance with applicable parts of this chapter.\n\nc. Maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.\n\n2. For all uses:\n\na. Operators of a hand-held radiographic unit shall be specifically trained to operate such equipment.\n\nb. When operating a hand-held radiographic unit, operators shall wear dosimetry unless otherwise authorized by the agency.\n\nc. A hand-held radiographic unit shall have the backscatter radiation shield in place to protect the operator during operation.\n\nd. The operator shall ensure there are no bystanders within a radius of at least six feet from the patient being examined with a hand-held radiograph unit.\n\ne. A hand-held radiographic unit shall not be used in hallways or waiting rooms.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 481. Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations","Part VI. Use Of Diagnostic X-Rays In The Healing Arts","Article 5. Jobsite Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter481/section1653/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:28Z","sha256":"fc2b59bafa0df489840be694f9169a197424b976a55b4e69f52506d7e8e53f4f","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-481-1651","next":"us-va/12vac5-481-1655"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}