Radiation Producing Equipment - Certificate of Registration

Operating & Renewing

Operating Requirements

1.

All facilities using radiation producing equipment must following the guidelines and operating requirements set forth in Article 175 of the New York City Health Code.
Article 175 - Radiation Control (PDF)
2.

Article 175.07(b)(1)(i) of the NYC Health Code requires that medical professionals follow quality assurance (QA) guidelines for primary diagnostic monitors (PDMs). If the registered facility uses an off-site tele-radiography service, the registrant must be able to demonstrate that the tele-radiography service used complies with the PDM QA requirements.
Quality Assurance Guidelines for Primary Diagnostic Monitors (PDF)
3.

All dental and podiatric facilities must have their equipment inspected every 5 years and a copy of the inspection report sent to the NYC Department of Health. The facility will receive an order from the Department of Health in the mail notifying them that they must, at their own expense, obtain the services of a Certified Radiation Equipment Safety Officer (CRESO) to conduct the inspection. The order must be signed and returned with the inspection report. A list of CRESOs authorized to conduct inspections of radiation equipment is provided below.
Certified Radiation Equipment Safety Officers in NYC (PDF)
4.

The expiration date of the registration is the last day of the month two years after the month of issuance. For example, a new registration issued in March of 2010 will have an expiration date of March 31, 2012.
5.

All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the DCA Citywide Licensing Center or Online.
Pay Outstanding Fines Online

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004

Ready to Renew?

Steps to renew online:

1.

Beginning June 1, 2017, when renewing, all dental and podiatric facilities (excluding Cone Bean CT) must provide proof (NYC Health Department ORH Form RC-43 or RC-45) that equipment has been inspected within the previous 5 years. Renewals are not issued without proof of equipment inspection. If renewing online, you will need to upload an electronic copy of your proof of inspection. See list of CRESOs authorized to conduct an inspection of dental and podiatric facilities.
List of Certified Radiation Equipment Safety Officers (PDF)
2.

Renewals may be submitted online via the NYC Online Licensing system. Registration is required. You will not be permitted to renew a permit if you have outstanding fines. You can pay fines online before renewing.

To renew online for the first time, you will need the Personal Identification Number (PIN) found on your Renewal Notice for each permit or license you hold. The PIN will allow you to link your existing records to one single online account. You only need to use your PIN to link to each permit or license record once.

If you do not have access to your Renewal Notice, you may obtain your PIN(s) by completing an online PIN Request Form or by calling 311.

Note: If you need to upload any documents, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Silverlight application.
PIN Request Form

Ready to Renew? (PIN required)

Renew Online

Steps to renew by mail:

1.

Renewals for Radiation Producing Equipment (X-Ray machines) are only accepted in person or online. They are not accepted by mail.

Steps to renew in person:

1.

Beginning June 1, 2017, when renewing, all dental and podiatric facilities (excluding Cone Bean CT) must provide proof (NYC Health Department ORH Form RC-43 or RC-45) that equipment has been inspected within the previous 5 years. Renewals are not issued without proof of equipment inspection. If renewing online, you will need to upload an electronic copy of your proof of inspection. See list of CRESOs authorized to conduct an inspection of dental and podiatric facilities.
List of Certified Radiation Equipment Safety Officers (PDF)
2.

You may renew your permit in person at the DCA Citywide Licensing Center. If you send someone to renew for you, they must present an Authority to Act on your behalf.
Authority to Act Form (PDF)

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
Licensing Center
42 Broadway, Lobby
New York, NY 10004

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