What Is an X-Ray Room?
A general x-ray room is used to take medical diagnostic images using a wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted x-ray machine. The patient may stand upright against a wall bucky or lie on a radiographic table. These rooms are some of the most common types of diagnostic imaging rooms in hospitals, urgent care centers, dental offices, and private practices.
Typical X-Ray Room Features
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Room Size: Most x-ray rooms are at least 12' x 16', but size can vary based on equipment and workflow needs.
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Shielded Walls: All walls must be lined with lead drywall (also called lead-lined gypsum board) to prevent radiation from escaping.
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Lead Lined Door: The entry must include a lead-lined door with hardware and seals that stop radiation leaks.
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Control Booth: A separate, shielded technician booth is required for safety during imaging.
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X-Ray Safety Window: A lead-lined window with x-ray lead glass is installed in the control booth wall so the technician can see the patient while remaining protected.
All shielding materials must be rated for the specific use and thickness required by your radiation shielding plan.
Do I Need a Shielding Plan?
Yes. Shielding requirements for x-ray rooms vary based on:
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The type and power of the x-ray machine
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How often the machine is used
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Room layout and adjacent spaces
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Local building codes and health regulations
A licensed radiation physicist or health physicist must perform a shielding analysis and issue a report. This report tells you how much lead is needed in each wall, door, and window. Once you have this, we can help you source the right products fast.
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Lead Glass Pro manufactures and ships high-quality x-ray shielding materials for medical and dental use:
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🪟 Lead-Lined Windows with X-Ray Glass
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🧱 Lead-Lined Drywall
In-stock and ready to ship for fast installation. Ideal for hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers.
💡 FAQs About X-Ray Rooms
Q: Can I build an x-ray room without a shielding plan?
A: No. A shielding plan from a licensed physicist is required by law to ensure radiation safety and compliance with local building codes.
Q: How thick does the lead need to be?
A: This depends entirely on your shielding report. Common thicknesses range from 1/32” to 1/8” of lead equivalent, depending on room use.
Q: Do you install x-ray windows and doors?
A: We don’t provide installation, but all our products are designed for quick, professional installation by your contractor.
Q: Can your leaded glass be combined with other features like bullet resistance or insulation?
A: Yes! We offer custom x-ray glass units that can be radiation-shielded and bullet-resistant or even insulated for exterior walls.
🚚 Fast Lead Time, Easy Installation
Our lead-lined window frames come fully assembled with glass pre-installed at the factory. In most cases, it takes just 10 minutes and two people to install. We keep standard sizes in stock and ready to ship within 3 business days.
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At Lead Glass Pro, we specialize in helping healthcare facilities, imaging centers, and construction teams build safe, code-compliant x-ray rooms with high-quality shielding materials. Whether you're planning a new radiology room or upgrading an existing one, it's important to understand how x-ray rooms are built—and why proper shielding is essential.