"County health officer"
means Orange County Health Officer or his or her deputy or assistant duly authorized to act in his or her behalf in case of his or her absence or incapacity.
"Mobile X-ray operator"
means any person or other entity who owns or legally possesses, or operates, a mobile X-ray unit.
"Mobile X-ray unit"
means any X-ray generator that is, or can be, used for the purpose of making medical diagnostic photofluorographic films of persons, and that is installed in or upon a motor vehicle or trailer so that it may be transported from place to place.
(Prior code § 5410.1; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1, 2011)
Any person or entity desiring to operate a mobile X-ray unit within the City shall make application to the County Health Officer on forms prescribed by him or her for issuance of a license. The County Health Officer shall cause to be conducted an investigation of said applicant for a license to determine, among other things, the following items of information:
A. 
Whether or not said unit has a valid state registration as provided by Division 104, Part 9, Chapter 8, California Health and Safety Code;
B. 
Whether or not said applicant has complied with applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, including those relating to the reporting to the Health Officer of abnormal X-ray findings pursuant to regulations of the State Department of Public Health;
C. 
Whether the proper public notices, as required by state law, regulations enacted pursuant thereto, and local ordinances, have been posted in or upon the mobile unit;
D. 
The location and mailing address of all film files to be maintained by said mobile unit as hereinafter provided;
E. 
Whether the applicant and his or her specified personnel are qualified by reason of training and experience to operate a mobile X-ray unit in such a manner as to provide reasonable assurance of protection to health, life, and property;
F. 
Whether the applicant's equipment, facilities, proposed uses and procedures are such as to provide reasonable assurance of protection to health, life and property; and
G. 
Such other information as shall be required by the County Health Officer.
(Prior code § 5410.2; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1, 2011)
No license shall be granted, renewed, or reinstated unless the County Health Officer determines, upon completing his or her investigation, that the mobile X-ray unit is, or can be, operated in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, and administrative regulations, and in a manner not detrimental to the health of the patrons, employees, and the general public and that all operations of mobile X-ray equipment have been certified by the County Health Officer to operate same.
(Prior code § 5410.3; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1, 2011)
Licenses may be granted at any time during the year, but all licenses shall expire at the end of the calendar year.
(Prior code § 5410.4; 1075 § 1, 1969; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1, 2011)
No person under the age of 15 years is to be X-rayed unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test and presents a written statement, signed by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts, showing the method and the date of such positive skin test. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating that no person under the age of 15 years is to be X-rayed unless such person has had a positive tuberculin skin test.
(Prior code § 5410.5(a); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
No pregnant woman shall be X-rayed in a mobile X-ray unit unless so ordered in writing by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating that no pregnant woman shall be X-rayed.
(Prior code § 5410.5(b); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The mobile X-ray operator shall require all persons before being X-rayed to complete an information form showing the following: name; age; sex; address; telephone number; the person's physician's name and address; if a female, whether pregnant; if under 15 years of age, whether the person has had a positive tuberculin skin test, and the date of such test.
(Prior code § 5410.5(c); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
A. 
All X-ray films shall be retained by the operator for at least 10 years. Each patient shall receive from the mobile X-ray operator a report of his or her X-ray findings within 30 days. Every 30 days, the operator shall submit to the Health Officer a report of the total number of X-ray films taken during the preceding calendar month.
B. 
The mobile X-ray operator shall make X-ray films available for use by the physician of the person X-rayed provided said person gives his or her consent in writing. The operator may make a reasonable charge for such service.
(Prior code § 5410.5(d)-(e) ;1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
A sign shall be posted in a prominent location on the mobile X-ray unit stating essentially the following: "A chest X-ray film is a useful aid to the physician in diagnosing chest disease. It is not a complete examination. See your family doctor for an examination at least once a year." The County Health Officer shall have the right to determine the location, size, and wording of all required signs.
(Prior code § 5410.5(f); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall be plainly printed on each side of the exterior of the vehicle or trailer in letters at least three inches high. The name and address of the mobile X-ray operator shall appear on all forms, letters, pamphlets, or other printed matter used in conjunction with the unit. Neither sign nor printed matter shall contain any statements expressed or implied that the mobile X-ray unit is associated with any health department or other public or private health agency.
(Prior code § 5410.5(g); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
The mobile X-ray operator shall give the County Health Officer notice at least 14 calendar days in advance concerning proposed dates, times, and places of use of the unit. All such information will be forwarded by the County Health Officer to the City.
(Prior code § 5410.5(h); 1075 § 1, 1969; 2803 § 1, 2011)
No mobile X-ray unit shall be operated unless the operator thereof has been licensed as provided in this chapter. No mobile X-ray unit shall be operated by any person other than the applicant or the persons specified in his or her license.
(Prior code § 5410.6; 1102 § 1, 1970; 2803 § 1, 2011)