25 Pa. Code § 221.29. Kilovoltage (kV) accuracy.

§ 221.29. Kilovoltage (kV) accuracy.

(a)  For variable kV units, the kV output may not vary from the set-indicated value by more than 10% over the range of technique factors normally used. Discrepancies of more than 10% between set-indicated and measured kV values shall be investigated by a qualified expert or service agent and appropriate action taken.
(b)  For fixed kV units, the kV output may not vary from the set-indicated value by more than 20% over the range of technique factors normally used. Discrepancies of more than 20% between set-indicated and measured kV values shall be investigated by a qualified expert or service agent and appropriate action taken.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  221.29 issued and amended under sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § §  7110.301 and 7110.302); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §  510-20).

Source

   The provisions of this §  221.29 adopted October 2, 1998, effective October 3, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 4894; amended November 16, 2001, effective November 17, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6282; amended July 16, 2004, effective July 17, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 3823. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (285672) to (285673).

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  221.35a (relating to fluoroscopic X-ray systems).

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