Alaska Portable X-ray Regulations

Alaska has not passed legislation that governs training regulations for x-ray equipment. However, they have specified some equipment rules that also pertain to mobile devices:

Regulations for Portable X-ray Equipment

Regulations for a mobile x-ray include (but are not limited to):

• Must use a diagnostic-type protective x-ray tube housing
• Mobile equipment must define the useful beam with a cone, diaphragm, or adjustable collimator capable of restricting the beam to an area of interest
• X-ray must be equipped with light localizers and adjustable collimators
• Aluminum equivalent of the total filtration in the beam may not be less than .5 mm.
• Device must automatically terminate exposure after a certain time
• The exposure switch must be a dead-man type switch and arranged in a way that the operator can stand at least 6 feet away

It should also be noted that if a mobile x-ray is used in the same location for more than 30 days, it's considered a fixed installation subject to further shielding requirements specified in 7 AAC 18.430.

For a full list of x-ray equipment regulations, here is the Alaska Administrative Code, with the corresponding section: 7 AK Admin Code 7 AAC 18.450.

Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies.

Additional Resources

Alaska Public Health Laboratories - This includes the state of Alaska Radiation Control Regulations.

• X-Ray Registration form
• Vendor Application

Alaska Radiology License

4500 Boniface Parkway

Anchorage, Alaska 99507-2107

(907) 334-2107

Radiological Health Program

Department of Health and Social Services

5455 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue

Anchorage, AK 99507-2107

(907) 334-2107

Fax: (907) 334-2161