Buying Guide·
Published Feb 26, 2026·
10 min read
X-Ray Equipment Buying Guide for Clinics: Electrical, Shielding, and Regulations
The step-by-step checklist every private practice must complete before signing an equipment lease.
Marcus Vance, MS, DABR
Lead Imaging Equipment Reviewer
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1. Shielding Calculations and Physicist Certification
Local health authorities require a certified shielding plan stamped by a licensed medical physicist before building permits are issued. Lead sheet thickness varies depending on wall orientation, distance to populated areas, and workload (mA-minutes per week).
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Clinic SetupComplianceElectrical PlanningRadiation Shielding