Genehmigung für den Betrieb oder die wesentliche Änderung des Betriebes einer technischen Röntgeneinrichtung beantragen

If you want to operate a technical X-ray equipment or make significant changes to it, you must first apply for a permit from the competent authority.

You need a corresponding permit for the operation or significant change in the operation of a technical X-ray facility that requires a permit. Before you receive the permit, the authority will check the legal requirements and the documents submitted.

In addition to the main application for approval, the following documents must be submitted:

1. plans, drawings and descriptions necessary to verify the conditions for authorisation;

2. Information enabling it to be ascertained whether:
(a) the number of radiation protection officers necessary for the safe performance of the activity has been appointed and they have been granted the powers necessary for the performance of their duties;
(b) it is ensured that the equipment is in place and that measures are taken as are necessary in accordance with the state of the art in order to comply with the safety rules;

3. information that makes it possible to check whether the person responsible for radiation protection and the radiation protection officers are reliable and have the necessary expertise in radiation protection,

4. a copy of a radiation protection instruction,

This means in particular:

• Proof of expertise in radiation protection incl. update certificate
• Certificate and test report on radiation protection testing of the equipment by an expert or an expert organisation
• Type approval certificate with piece test confirmation or CE certificate of conformity
• Proof of knowledge of radiation protection for the personnel deployed, including updates to these certificates

Approval will be granted to you if the relevant requirements are met. The conditions are fulfilled if:

1. there are no facts from which doubts arise as to the reliability of the applicant, his or her legal representative or, in the case of legal persons or associations of persons without legal capacity, of those entitled to represent or manage the company under the law, articles of association or articles of association and, if a radiation protection officer is not necessary, one of the natural persons mentioned has the necessary expertise in the field of radiation protection. radiation protection,
2. there are no facts from which doubts arise as to the reliability of the radiation protection officers and they have the necessary expertise in radiation protection,
3. the number of radiation protection officers necessary for the safe performance of the work has been appointed and they have been granted the powers necessary for the performance of their duties,
4. it is ensured that the persons otherwise involved in the activity have the necessary knowledge and skills with regard to the possible radiation hazard and the protective measures to be applied,
5. there are no facts from which doubts arise as to the existence of the necessary personnel for the safe performance of the activity,
6. ensure that the equipment is in place and that the measures required by the state of the art are in place to ensure compliance with the safety rules;
7. it is not an unjustified type of activity under a statutory regulation or if, taking into account a published report, there are no significant doubts as to the justification of the type of activity, and
8. other provisions of public law.

The fee is calculated according to the time spent, but is at least 150 euros.

• They send the application for a permit for the operation or substantial modification of the operation to the competent authority.
• Upon receipt of the application and the complete dossier, the competent authority will check whether the conditions for authorisation are met.
• After the application has been reviewed by the competent authority, you will receive the decision in the form of a decision.
• Finally, you will be sent a notice of costs from the competent authority.

The information on legal remedies can be found in the decision of the competent authority.

• Operation of an X-ray facility or substantial modification of operation Authorisation
• The operation of an X-ray facility or significant modification of the operation must be approved
• The substantial change in the operation of an X-ray facility must be approved
• The operation or substantial modification must not take place before the permit has been granted

• The application can be submitted online or in paper form.
• Responsible: State Labour Inspectorates (Braunschweig, Celle, Cuxhaven, Emden, Hanover, Hildesheim, Göttingen, Lüneburg, Oldenburg, Osnabrück); State Office for Mining, Energy and Geology (LBEG): Activities and facilities covered by the Federal Mining Act