Product System Details

Product Name: RCD X-Ray Door Systems

Unique Product Identifiers: RCD-XDS-10, RCD-XDS-15, RCD-XDS-20, RCD-XDS-CUSTOM

Intended Use: Lead-lined door systems for radiation shielding in medical, dental, veterinary, and industrial imaging environments. Each system is customised to the specification of an individual client.

Lead Equivalence Ratings:

• 1.0 mm Pb (Standard)
• 1.5 mm Pb (Enhanced)
• 2.0 mm Pb (High Shielding)
• Custom (as specified by qualified medical physics expert)

Manufacturer Details

Standards & Building Code Compliance

Product Specifications

Hardware Components

• Hinges: Heavy-duty 304 Stainless Steel Ball Bearing Hinges rated for the total door weight. Minimum 3 per door, potentially more depending on weight. Fixed to structural framing capable of long-term load support.
• Door Closer: Heavy-duty automatic door closer rated for the total door weight. Higher-rated closers or floor springs may be required. Adjustable closing speed and latch action.
• Automatic Door Operator: May be required for accessibility compliance (NZS 4121:2001) due to increased door weight and operating force.
• Latch & Lock: Mortice lock or tubular latch. Lock mortice must be backed with lead patch to maintain shielding integrity at the penetration.
• Handles/Lever Sets: Lever handles on both sides.
• Vision Panel Glazing: Radiation shielding glass (e.g., lead glass) with lead equivalence equal to or exceeding the door leaf rating. Glass specification coordinated with the medical physics expert.
• Lead Threshold/Sweep: Required where the gap between door bottom and floor exceeds 25mm.

Installation Requirements

Experienced Installation Required

X-ray door systems must be installed by competent personnel experienced with lead-lined door systems, in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Installation quality directly affects radiation shielding integrity. We can provide installation with our experienced installation team.

Installation Standards

• Lead-lined frames must be installed on the X-ray source side with lead thickness equal to or greater than adjacent wall shielding.
• Lead-backed wall lining must overlap into the door frame a minimum of 12mm to prevent radiation leakage at the frame-to-wall junction. No "shine paths" permitted.
• The lead lining in the door, frame, and adjacent wall must form a continuous, uninterrupted barrier with no gaps at joints, edges, or hardware penetrations.
• All hardware penetrations (lock mortice, hinge cutouts) must be backed with lead patches or shields.
• Heavy-duty hinges rated for the total door weight must be used and fixed to structural framing.
• Door closer rated for the total door weight. Adjust closing speed and force for safe operation.
• Frames must be securely fixed to the surrounding structure to support the total door and lead weight long-term.

Wall Preparation

The wall must be constructed with radiation shielding equal to or greater than the door specification before door installation. Shielding continuity between wall and door frame is critical.

Quality Assurance

• Verify door alignment — even slight misalignment can create gaps allowing radiation leakage
• Check all lead overlap junctions between frame and wall
• Confirm all hardware penetrations are lead-backed
• Under ORS C1 (2024) and applicable Code of Practice: a qualified medical physics expert must approve all radiation shielding installation and formally verify shielding adequacy before the room is commissioned. This includes radiation leakage testing.
• For combined fire/radiation doors: complete fire door installation declaration per NZS 4520:2010
• Document installation with photos for building consent records
• Doors to be radiation site tested prior to handover of work area

Maintenance Requirements

In accordance with NZ Building Code (Clause B2 Durability), manufacturer specifications, and applicable ORS Code of Practice.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Records

All inspections and maintenance must be recorded. Records should include:

• Date of inspection
• Inspector name
• Findings for each inspection point
• Details of any defects identified
• Corrective actions taken
• Date of next scheduled inspection

Defects Must Be Addressed Immediately

Any impact damage, deformation, or compromise of the door leaf or frame must be reported and assessed by a qualified expert before the X-ray room continues operation.

Common Issues to Watch For

• Impact damage to door leaf that may deform the internal lead lining
• Door misalignment creating gaps between leaf and frame
• Worn hinges causing the door to sag (exposes gaps)
• Damaged or missing lead threshold/sweep
• Unauthorised modifications (drilling, cutting) that penetrate the lead shielding
• Door closer not maintaining full closure

Documentation & Resources

Installation Guides

https://restructcommercialdoors.co.nz/installation-guides/

Test Reports & Certifications

https://restructcommercialdoors.co.nz/technical-queries-evidence-requests/

Information Sheets

https://restructcommercialdoors.co.nz/information-sheets/

Need More Information? Contact our technical team for additional documentation, custom specifications, or project-specific support.

Warnings & Limitations

Installation Warnings

• Experienced Installation Required: X-ray doors must only be installed by competent personnel experienced with lead-lined door systems.
• Shielding Continuity: The lead in the door, frame, and wall must form a continuous barrier. Any gap, however small, is a potential radiation leakage path.
• Do Not Modify: Do not cut, drill, plane, or otherwise modify the door leaf or frame unless authorised by the door manufacturer in writing. Any modification may compromise lead shielding continuity. Modifications require re-assessment by a qualified expert.
• Hardware Penetrations: All lock mortice, hinge cutouts, and other penetrations must be lead-backed. No unshielded penetrations permitted.
• Structural Support: The surrounding structure must be adequate for the combined weight of door, frame, and lead lining.

Use Limitations

• Application-Specific Shielding: Lead equivalence must be determined by a qualified medical physics expert for each installation. The manufacturer does not determine the required shielding.
• Not a Standalone Solution: The door is one component of a complete room shielding system. Shielding adequacy depends on all elements (walls, ceiling, floor, windows, doors).
• kV Rating: Lead equivalence values are typically stated at 150 kV. Performance at higher or lower X-ray energies may differ.
• Not for Gamma/Therapeutic Radiation: Standard X-ray doors are rated for diagnostic energies (typically up to 150 kV) only. Not suitable for gamma radiation or high-energy therapeutic radiation.
• Internal Use Only: Designed for internal use in controlled radiation environments. Not intended for external applications.
• Significant Weight: Lead-lined doors are substantially heavier than standard doors. Structural support, hinges, closer, and floor must be verified as adequate.
• Fire Rating is Separate: A radiation-shielding door is not automatically fire-rated. Combined fire/radiation doors must be tested for both.

Maintenance Warnings

• No Field Modifications: Any alteration must be followed by a radiation protection assessment to verify shielding integrity.
• Report Damage Immediately: Impact damage must be assessed before the X-ray room continues operation.
• Alignment Critical: Even slight misalignment creates radiation leakage gaps. Maintain alignment at all times.

Product Bans & Use Restrictions

• No Current Product Bans: This product line is not subject to any current product bans or recalls in New Zealand.
• Hazardous Material: Lead is a hazardous material. It is fully encapsulated within the door leaf. Handling and disposal must comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Section 26 Statement

Any future warnings or bans affecting this product will be immediately reflected on this disclosure page and noted on the BPIR Hub.

Regulatory Compliance

• Building Consent: Installation typically requires building consent. Check with your local Building Consent Authority.
• Radiation Safety Act 2016: Installation and use must comply with the applicable Ministry of Health ORS Code of Practice. Shielding must be verified by a qualified medical physics expert before commissioning.
• Combined Fire/Radiation Doors: Fire-rated configurations in specified systems require ongoing compliance under Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF).

Liability Disclaimer

Restruct Commercial Doors is not liable for radiation shielding failures resulting from incorrect installation, unauthorised modifications, inadequate maintenance, incorrect shielding specification, or use outside specified parameters. Lead equivalence is specified by the project's qualified medical physics expert, not by the manufacturer.

Document Control

This disclosure page is reviewed regularly and updated when product information, testing, or compliance evidence changes. Version history available on request.