The Radiation Safety Committee / Radiation Safety Officer must authorize the purchase and use of all x-ray equipment.  This includes those that generate x-rays as secondary to the primary intent of operation such as electron microscopes.  The following steps must be followed to apply for and obtain approval for x-ray authorization. 

• A copy of the Virginia Tech Application for Authorization to Use X-Ray Equipment must be submitted to the Radiation Safety Office for review.
• All training requirements must be fulfilled according to details given in the Radiation Safety Training Instructions. 
• The applicant will be permitted to begin operations under terms of the Authorization upon receipt of a copy signed by the Radiation Safety Committee Chairman and the Radiation Safety Officer.