Buying an X-Ray Device and Obtaining a License to Operate – Step-by-Step Guide (Tricij d.o.o.)

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Purchasing an X-ray device is a major step for dental clinics, medical practices, and veterinary facilities aiming for precise, reliable diagnostics. Beyond choosing the right equipment, you must meet legal and radiation-protection requirements — including a Radiation Protection Study and a license for the use of ionizing radiation sources issued by the Ministry of the Interior – Directorate of Civil Protection. This Tricij d.o.o. guide explains the process, step by step.

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Why an X-ray license is mandatory

The license ensures your rooms, equipment, and procedures comply with ionizing radiation regulations. Without a valid license, installation is not allowed. This protects patients, staff, and the environment.

How to select the right X-ray device

• Dental X-ray – intraoral, panoramic (OPG), CBCT
• Medical X-ray systems – general radiography, orthopedics, etc.
• Veterinary X-ray – mobile or stationary units

Check CE conformity, service availability, warranty, software (DICOM, PACS), and shielding requirements. Contact us for neutral advice tailored to your workload and imaging types.

Radiation Protection Study – the basis for safe installation

The Radiation Protection Study (Croatian: Elaborat zaštite od ionizirajućeg zračenja) is prepared by an authorized legal entity and includes: room description, shielding calculations, equipment layout, dose assessment in adjacent rooms, and protective measures. Without the study, you cannot submit the license application.

Licensing process with the Directorate of Civil Protection

The license for the use of ionizing radiation sources is issued before installation of the X-ray device. Typically, you submit:

• Radiation Protection Study
• Proof of property ownership or usage rights
• Technical specifications of the device
• Certificates of staff training and competence
• Appointment of a Radiation Protection Officer
• Radiation protection plan

Tricij d.o.o. prepares the documentation and coordinates with authorities until the license is issued.

Installation and technical inspection

After the license is issued, an authorized service installs the device. Then follow technical inspection and radiation measurements, with final reports confirming safe, standards-compliant operation.

Legal obligations after commissioning

• Annual (or legally prescribed) periodic safety checks and measurements
• Operation logs and staff dose records
• Regular training and certification
• Reporting operational, layout, or location changes to authorities

Tricij d.o.o. – your partner for the study and license

From initial consulting and the Radiation Protection Study to the license application and preparation for technical inspection — our team handles the process to save you time. We also advise on equipment selection, room layout, shielding materials, and contractor coordination.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who issues the X-ray license in Croatia?

The Ministry of the Interior – Directorate of Civil Protection issues the license after reviewing the documentation and inspecting the premises.

When should the Radiation Protection Study be prepared?

Before installation and prior to submitting the license application.

Can the device be installed before the license is granted?

No. The correct order is: Study → License → Installation → Technical Inspection → Operation.

How often are safety checks required?

Typically once per year, or as required by law and the device manufacturer.