Irvine Municipal Code Ch. 2 Mobile X-Ray

All mobile X-ray units shall comply with the requirements of the Radiation Control Law (Health and Safety Code § 114960 et seq.), together with regulations enacted pursuant thereto.

(Code 1976, § IV.I-201; Ord. No. 27, § 53.131, 4-17-72)

Any person or entity desiring to operate a mobile X-ray unit shall make application to the Health Officer on forms prescribed by him. The Health Officer shall cause to be conducted an investigation of said applicant for a license to determine, among other things, the following items of information:

A. Whether or not said unit has a valid State registration as provided by the Radiation Control Law (California Health and Safety Code § 114960 et seq.).

B. Whether or not said 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 said 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.

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

(Code 1976, § IV.I-202; Ord. No. 27, § 53.132, 4-17-72)

No license shall be granted, renewed or reinstated unless the Health Officer determines, upon completing his or her investigation, that the mobile X-ray unit is, or can be, operated 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 all operators of mobile X-ray equipment have been certified to operate same by the Health Officer.

(Code 1976, § IV.I-203; Ord. No. 27, § 53.133, 4-17-72)

Licenses may be granted under the provisions of this chapter at any time during the year, but all such licenses shall expire at the end of the calendar year.

(Code 1976, § IV.I-204; Ord. No. 27, § 53.134, 4-17-72)

All mobile X-ray units shall be operated so as to comply with 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 on 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.

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 10 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 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 at least once a year." The Health Officer shall have the right to determine the location, size and wording of all required signs.

G. At least 14 calendar days prior to the operation of a mobile X-ray unit in any location, the operator shall notify the Health Officer of the address, city or area, together with the dates and hours of such operation.

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 provisions of this Code, City ordinances and resolutions while operating within this City.

(Code 1976, § IV.I-205; Ord. No. 27, § 53.135, 4-17-72)

No mobile X-ray unit shall be operated unless the operator thereof has been licensed as hereinbefore provided. No mobile X-ray unit shall be operated by any person other than the applicant or the persons specified in his or her application.

(Code 1976, § IV.I-207; Ord. No. 27, § 53.136, 4-17-72)