Fullerton Municipal Code Ch. 3.16 Mobile X-Ray Units

The provisions of this chapter are intended to be consistent with the requirements of the Radiation Control Law, Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 114960 et seq., together with amendments thereto and rules and regulations thereunder.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

MOBILE X-RAY OPERATOR. Any person, or other entity, who owns or legally possesses, or operates, a mobile X-ray unit.

MOBILE X-RAY UNIT or UNIT. Any X-ray generator which is, or can be, used for the purpose of making medical diagnostic photofluorographic films of persons, and which is installed in or upon a motor vehicle or trailer so that it may be transported from place to place.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)

No person shall operate a mobile X-ray unit within the city without a permit therefor issued by the County Health Officer. Such permit may be issued only as authorized by this chapter after the filing of an application therefor with the County Health Officer, on forms prescribed by him or her, for issuance of such permit. The County Health Officer shall cause to be conducted an investigation of any such applicant to determine, among other things, the following items of information:

(A) Whether or not the person in possession of such unit is then licensed to possess it and such unit is registered in accordance with Cal. Health and Safety Code §§ 114960 et seq., and all rules and regulations of the State Department of Public Health;

(B) Whether or not the applicant has complied with applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, including those relating to the reporting to the Health Officer of abnormal X-ray findings pursuant to regulations of the State Department of Public Health;

(C) Whether the proper public notices, as required by state law, regulations enacted pursuant thereto, and local ordinances, have been posted in or upon the mobile unit;

(D) The location and mailing address of all film files to be maintained by the mobile unit as hereinafter provided;

(E) Whether the applicant and his or her specified personnel are qualified by reason of training and experience to operate a mobile X-ray unit in such a manner as to provide reasonable assurance of protection to health, life and property;

(F) Whether the applicant’s equipment, facilities, proposed uses and procedures are such as to provide reasonable assurance of protection to health, life and property; and

(G) Such other information as shall be required by the County Health Officer.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)

No permit shall be granted, renewed or reinstated unless the County Health Officer determines, upon completing his or her investigation, that the mobile X-ray unit is registered with the State Department of Public Health and it has issued to the applicant a license to possess and use such unit in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances and administrative regulations, and in a manner not detrimental to the health of the patrons, employees and the general public and that such unit has been registered with the County Health Officer together with the names of all of the operators thereof or unless he or she makes a written finding that the use of such unit by such persons will not constitute a significant risk to the health or safety of the public or the persons employed in or about the operation and use of such unit.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)

Permits may be issued by the County Health Officer under this chapter at any time during the year and shall expire at the end of the calendar year but shall not relieve any person from the payment of a business license tax.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)

No person shall, in the city, use or operate any mobile X-ray unit without complying with each and all of the following conditions.

(A) No person under the age of 15 years is to be X-rayed unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test and presents a written statement, signed by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts, showing the method and the date of such positive skin test. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location of the mobile X-ray unit stating that no person under the age of 15 years is to be X-rayed unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test.

(B) No pregnant woman shall be X-rayed in a mobile X-ray unit unless so ordered in writing by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating that no pregnant woman shall be X-rayed without such an order.

(C) The mobile X-ray operator shall require all persons, before being X-rayed, to complete an information form showing the following: name, age, sex, address, telephone number, the person’s physician’s name and address, if a female, whether pregnant, if under 15 years of age, whether the person has had a positive tuberculin skin test and the date of such test.

(D) All X-ray films shall be retained by the operator for at least ten years. Each patient shall receive from the mobile X-ray operator a report of his or her X-ray findings within 30 days. Every 30 days, the operator shall submit to the County Health Officer a report of the total number of X-ray films taken during the preceding calendar month.

(E) The mobile X-ray operator shall make X-ray films available for use by the physician of the person X-rayed, provided said person gives his or her consent in writing. The operator may make a reasonable charge for such service.

(F) A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating essentially the following: “A chest X-ray film is a useful aid to the physician in diagnosing chest disease. It is not a complete examination. See your family doctor for an examination once a year.” The County Health Officer shall have the right to determine the location, site and wording of all required signs.

(G) The mobile X-ray operator shall give the County Health Officer notice at least 14 calendar days in advance concerning proposed days, times and places of use of the unit. All such information will be forwarded by the County Health Officer to the city.

(H) The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall be plainly printed on each side of the exterior of the vehicle or trailer in letters at least three inches high. The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall appear on all forms, letters, pamphlets or other printed matter used in conjunction with the unit. Neither sign nor printed matter shall contain any statements expressed or implied that the mobile X-ray unit is associated with any health department or other public or private health agency.

(I) The mobile X-ray operation shall comply with all applicable city ordinances and resolutions while operating within the city.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)

No person shall use or operate in the city any mobile X-ray unit except in compliance with the permit issued therefor by the County Health Officer, and all provisions of this chapter. No person, other than the persons specified in the permit of the County Health Officer therefor shall operate in the city any mobile X-ray unit.

(Ord. 1690, passed - -1970)