The Radiation Control Program
staff can provide general information about radiation
issues where the Health Division does not regulate the
radiation source or does not have a clearly defined
program established for those issues. These
non-regulatory issues include consumer products
involving sources of radiation such as microwave ovens,
smoke detectors, etc. Staff can also address radiation
environmental concerns or provide referrals on radiation
issues that are addressed by other agencies such as
federal agencies, other state agencies or county/local
organizations in the state of Nevada.
Public information
staff also provides information about other radiation
sources which may include direct responses to inquiries
or referrals to responsible parties.
Chapter 459 of NAC
is the radiation control standards for the state of
Nevada including general purpose X-ray machines,
accelerators, and radioactive material use in medicine
and industry.
Copies of Nevada
Administrative Code (NAC) 459 may be purchased by
contacting the Radiation Control Program or may be
downloaded from at the
Nevada Legislature's website.
Contact
Information
For general information concerning
radiation issues in the state of Nevada, you may contact
the:
Radiation Control Program
Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance
Nevada State Health Division
Phone: (775) 687-7550
24 Hr. Emergency Number (877)
438-7231
Business Hours: Call during
normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00am -
5:00pm (Pacific Time).
Radiological Emergency Contact:
You may obtain assistance in the case of a
radiological emergency by calling (775) 687-0400.
