Approval of an X-ray facility for teleradiology

Prerequisites

Permission requirements can be found in § 14 (2) StrlSchG.

Documents required

• Written application for a permit signed by the radiation protection officer
• Description of the X-ray device, if necessary, expert test report
• Orders of the required number of radiation protection officers
• Evidence of the required specialist knowledge of teleradiologists and radiation protection officers
• Proof of the knowledge of the doctors on site
• Evidence of the specialist knowledge of the people involved in the technical implementation
• Overall concept for the teleradiological operation
• Acceptance of the teleradiology line and the components

Please note

No

Deadlines

Immediately before starting work

Procedure

• You are submitting an application for a permit or an application for a significant change to an existing permit.
• You add all the necessary documents.
• If the documents or information required for processing are incomplete, you will be contacted by the administrative department.
• If the requirements for the approval are met, you will receive an approval.
• The permit will be sent to you by post.
• You will receive the notification of fees in a separate post.

Processing time

usually 4 weeks

Fees

The granting or refusal of approval is subject to a fee. The fees are calculated according to the time spent in accordance with § 2 of the Hamburg fee schedule.

Legal remedies

Objections to the decision can be lodged with the competent authority/department within one month of notification. The unsuccessful objection procedure is subject to a fee.

Legal basis

§ 14 paragraph 2 Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG)

§ 123 Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV)

If you would like to operate an X-ray facility for the purpose of teleradiology, you must first apply to the authority for justice and consumer protection.
The approval requirements can be found in § 14 (2) StrlSchG.
Operating an X-ray facility for teleradiology without a valid permit is prohibited.