Notify the end of operation of an X-ray facility
Do you no longer wish to operate an X-ray device? Then you must inform the competent authority for radiation protection as soon as possible.
There may be various reasons why you no longer wish to operate an X-ray system. The termination of operation may be, for example, the sale or disposal of the X-ray equipment. In any case, you must inform the competent authority for radiation protection as soon as possible.
Forms/Online Services
Responsible authority
The regional council in whose district your organisation (hospital, practice, company) has its headquarters.
Details
Prerequisite
The authorised or notified operation of an X-ray facility has been or will be terminated. You as the person responsible for radiation protection, authorised representative or radiation protection officer must notify us of this.
Procedure
You can submit the notification electronically or in writing.
Deadlines
as soon as possible after the end of operation
Required documents
- Proof of disposal or
- Proof of the whereabouts of the X-ray equipment or
- Proof of inoperability
Costs
taken into account in the annual fee for monitoring by the responsible regional council
Miscellaneous
You can find the relevant pdf document on the joint homepage of the regional councils.
Legal basis
Strahlenschutzgesetz (StrlSchG):
- § 21 Beendigung des genehmigten oder angezeigten Betriebs oder Umgangs
Release note
machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 11.03.2026