Section 144-220-H-8 - Periodic inspectionA. Pursuant to 22 MRS§ 682, duly authorized employees of the Department of Health and Human Services may enter into establishments during working hours to determine whether there is compliance with provisions of the Radiation Protection Act, 22 M.R.S. Chapter 160.B. Only those individuals, who meet the qualifications below and authorized by the Agency, shall be utilized to perform inspection and calibration services, and to certify x-ray units and radiation machines pursuant to this Part. To be eligible for qualification, an individual must: (1) Apply for and be listed as a qualified expert per F.5 of; or(2) Apply for and be listed as a qualified individual as outlined below: (a) Possess a high school diploma; and (i) A BS or BA degree in health physics or radiological health degree and have one year of experience in the field of analytical or industrial x-ray machines;(ii) Have educational training equivalent to the above criteria; as determined by the Agency; and have five years' experience in the field of analytical or industrial x-ray machines.C. Except as stated in Part F.3.C.3, the licensee of all x-ray facilities shall have radiation machines and tubes inspected once every two years.D. Upon notification or discovery of a violation to the rules stated in this section, the Department may, in its notice of violation to the licensee, require a re-inspection, by a qualified individual per H.8.B. This increase in frequency of inspection will depend upon the severity of the violation.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § H-8