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X-Ray Device Registration, 
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Section 254.31- 254.45 of the Wisconsin Statutes requires annual registration, by the Department of Health Services, of all x-ray devices. 

Wisconsin X-ray Device/Facility Statute and Administrative Code:

1. ss 254.35 -- Wisconsin Statute:  (external link)
   or [PDF version, (PDF, 21kb)]
2. DHS 157 (PDF, 717 kb)-- Administrative Rules (Appendices M, N, R,)
   a. Pertinent Medical X-ray  -»                   Subchapters:  I, III, VIII, X, XI, XII
                                                                Appendices:  M, N, R
   b. Pertinent Dental X-ray, Chiropractor,     Subchapters: I, III, VIII, X, XI, XII
            Podiatry & Veterinary -»                  Appendix: R
   c. Pertinent Industrial X-ray -»                  Subchapters: I, III, IV, VIII, X, XI, XII
                                                                Appendix: R
   d. Pertinent Industrial Cabinet                  Subchapters: I, III, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
           & Analytical X-ray  -»                       Appendix: R
   e. Pertinent Subchapter/Appendices titles: I (PDF, 109 kb) - General Provisions, III (PDF, 223 kb) - Standards for Protection from radiation, IV (PDF, 41 kb) - Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations, VIII (PDF, 86 kb) - X-ray Device Requirements, IX (PDF, 13 kb)- Cabinet and Analytical X-ray Systems, X (PDF, 11 kb) - Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers, XI (PDF, 8 kb) - Inspection by the Department, XII (PDF, 15 kb) - Enforcement, M (PDF, 5 kb) - Information to be submitted by persons proposing to conduct Healing Arts Screening,  N (PDF, 4 kb) - Exemptions from Patient Shielding for certain Fluoroscopic Procedures, R (PDF, 10 kb)- Examples of Severity Levels.
   (DHS 157 subchapters linked above are unofficial PDF versions)

Instructions for Registering X-ray Devices:

To initially register x-ray devices:   Fill out form DPH 7097-- Application for Registration of Ionizing Radiation Devices (PDF, 25KB), and return, with the appropriate fee made payable to the Department of Health Services, to:

If you have questions about the application or the fee, contact staff at the Division of Public Health for assistance. 

Multiple x-ray units at a single radiation installation and under the control of one person may be registered on a single registration application and for one fee.   If the units/sources are located at separate addresses, each installation will require a separate registration and fee.  Registration of sources of ionizing radiation must be made by the person in control.  

Renewal registration applications are sent out by DHS in November of each year. 

Surveys/Inspections:

DHS Radiation Protection personnel conduct survey inspections of x-ray units to determine compliance with DHS 157. After an inspection, a copy of the report will be sent to the registrant.

Informational Links:

1. Fee Schedule for registering Ionizing Radiation Devices
2. State of Wisconsin Mammography Compliance (MQSA) link
3. FDA site for X-ray machine requirements:     
               http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/radhealth/
4. Dental Guide Introduction       (PDF, 9.52 kb)
5. Dental Guide X-ray Manual  10/2009.     (PDF, 53.57 kb)
6. Chiropractic X-ray Regulatory Guide 10/2009.     (PDF, 76.6 kb)
7. Medical Offices and Clinics X-ray Regulatory Guide 10/2009. 
   (PDF, 75.3 kb)
8. Veterinary  X-ray Regulatory Guide 10/2009.   (PDF, 40.8 kb)
9. Podiatry X-ray Regulatory Guide 10/2009.    (PDF, 50.6 kb)
10. NEXT (Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends) Overview & results 9/2003.

 Last Revised:  January 21, 2010