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Report the operation or significant modification of technical X-ray equipment

Service Description

Technical X-ray equipment that does not require a permit may include X-ray equipment that is to be used as basic, high or full protection equipment. You must notify the competent authority in writing of the planned commissioning or significant modification.

Significant changes to an X-ray device can be, for example

  • Change of room
  • Structural changes to the room
  • Change of the image receiver

Process flow

You submit the notification online by completing all mandatory fields including uploading all associated documents. After the documents have been checked by the radiation protection authority, a written confirmation of notification is issued. The X-ray equipment may be put into operation 14 days after notification, irrespective of the notification confirmation, unless the radiation protection authority issues a prohibition.

Who should I contact?

Please contact your local office of the Technical Consumer Protection Department, Market Surveillance of the Thuringian State Office for Consumer Protection (TLV).

Requirements

You wish to operate or significantly modify a technical X-ray device that does not require a permit.

Which documents are required?

  • Certificate and test report from an officially appointed expert on the radiation protection test
  • Proof of expertise in radiation protection with proof of updating
  • Proof of knowledge of radiation protection and of updates to this knowledge for personnel working at the X-ray facilities
  • In the case of X-ray equipment for use on humans, certificate of license to practice medicine or dentistry, certificate from the MPE if required
  • In the case of X-ray equipment for use on animals, certificate of approval from the veterinarian, doctor or dentist.

What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?

Application Deadline: 2 Weeks
At least before the start of the planned commissioning or significant change to the operation of the X-ray equipment

Processing duration

Processing Time: 2 - 4 Weeks
If additional documents have to be requested and submitted, the processing time will be extended.

Legal basis

Applications / forms

Action before the administrative court

What else should I know?

If the confirmation of notification is received from the radiation protection authority before the two-week period has expired, the X-ray equipment can be put into operation.

Author

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

Technically approved by

Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Professionally released on

31.01.2024

Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6Plus)

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