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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. 

Highlights

Licensing (PDF,170 KB) of Radiographers/X-Ray Machine Operators as per 2009 Wisconsin Act 106 will be under the auspices of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. For additional information, see the Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists State Licensing webpage.  

Wisconsin X-ray Device/Facility Statute and Administrative Code

1. ss 254.35 -- Wisconsin Statute: 
   or [PDF version, (PDF, 21 KB)]
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 and 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
           and 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, T  (PDF, 4.32 KB) -Nationally Tracked Source Thresholds.
   (DHS 157 subchapters linked above are unofficial PDF versions)

Instructions for Registering X-ray Devices:

To register x-ray devices at a new location, or register a change in ownership: Fill out form F-47097, Application for Registration of X-Ray Devices (PDF, 29 KB), and return, with the appropriate fee (see Fee Schedule) made payable to the Department of Health Services, to:

To register changes in the number of tubes (new x-ray devices or a change in the tube count), for those locations currently registered with the Department of Health Services, send the above address the following information:

• X-ray device registration ID number
• Device detail
  • Manufacturer
  • Model number
  • Serial number
  • Max kVp and Max mA
  • Year installed
  • Use of device: fluoroscopic, radiographic, therapeutic, etc.

No fee is required when adding or changing device information to a current registration.  The change in device information will appear on your next annual renewal notice. 

Please Note:

1. 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.   
2. If the units/sources are located at separate addresses, each installation will require a separate registration and fee.  
3. Registration of sources of ionizing radiation must be made by the person in control.  
4. Renewal registration applications are sent out by DHS in November of each year.

If you have questions, please contact staff at the Division of Public Health for assistance. 

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:     
4. Dental Guide X-ray Manual  4/2012.     (PDF, 54 KB)
5. Chiropractic X-ray Regulatory Guide 4/2012.     (PDF, 77 KB)
6. Medical Offices and Clinics X-ray Regulatory Guide 4/2012. 
   (PDF, 75.3 KB)
7. Veterinary  X-ray Regulatory Guide 4/2012.   (PDF, 41 KB)
8. Podiatry X-ray Regulatory Guide 4/2012.    (PDF, 51 KB)
9. NEXT (Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends) Overview and results 9/2003.

 Last Revised:  May 31, 2013