If your out-of-state facility would like to offer mobile X-ray services in South Carolina, you must first apply for and receive an Out-of-State Facility Registration Approval (FRA).

There are no reciprocity agreements with other states in effect.

To apply for your Out-of-State FRA, you must:

• Complete the Out-of-State FRA request form (pdf)
• Enclose the required supporting documentation
• Enclose the application fee of $62.50. You may request an invoice to pay these fees electronically. This invoice will be emailed to the address indicated on the application form.
• You may submit the application and supporting documentation electronically to: XRayFRA-ShieldingPlans@dhec.sc.gov.
• Submissions are processed and reviewed on a first come, first serve basis once we have received the complete application, supporting documentation and the application/review fee. Submissions are reviewed in the order in which they are received and deemed complete. The turnaround time for review is 10-15 business days.

Mail to:

S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Bureau of Radiological Health
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Reporting

Each out-of state facility must give the Department written notice at least five (5) working days prior to the use of the x-ray machine in South Carolina. Complete the Operating Schedule Form (pdf) and submit to this Department. You may submit this form electronically to: XRayFRA-ShieldingPlans@dhec.sc.gov or you may fax it to (803) 545-4412.

If, for a specific case, the five working day period would pose an undo hardship, you may request permission from the Department to proceed sooner by calling (803) 545-4435 .

Supporting Regulation

Requirements for the Out-of-State Facility Application Fee (RHB 2.3.4) and Out of State X-ray Machines (RHB 2.8) can be found in Regulation 61-64, X-Rays (Title B).