Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

The RAD Temp is a standalone radiotherapy facility designed to work in tandem with your existing radiation therapy department, replacing elements lost during linear accelerator upgrades. It can also serve as a quick service expansion to enhance existing capacity while awaiting permanent project completion. This mobile vault solution is available for lease for 3 months or more. The RAD Temp includes a pre-installed and pre-commissioned linear accelerator, furniture and decor, patient waiting and reception, gowning and sub-waiting, control room, restroom and office area.

Prior to the RAD Temp install, essential site work includes provision of a 480vac, 3-Phase, 235A electrical service connection from a nearby transformer, switchboard or temporary generator, and installation of a minimal foundation utilizing RAD's patented foundation design which minimizes costs by allowing much of the shielding to fall directly to the ground. RAD’s foundation is reusable by our customers, making future upgrades more efficient and cost-effective. The RAD Temp's on-board freshwater and wastewater tanks require periodic servicing by a local sanitary service provider, with the option for a direct connection to city water and sewer if desired.

The footprint of the RAD Temp structure is approximately 43’ x 61’. The amount of land needed to accommodate the RAD Temp depends on local zoning ordinances and specific site conditions. Soils, Floor/area ratios, impervious surface, yard setbacks, fire separation distances, and potential unique site features all influence the size of the lot needed to accommodate the RAD Temp.

The interior of the vault is 15’ x 23’. This allows full rotation of the Gantry and Collimator and full 90-degree CW rotation of the couch, but only about 25-30 degrees of CCW rotation with the couch partially or fully extended.

Approximately 2 to 4 weeks.

Once the site is ready to receive the RAD Temp, it will take approximately 2-7 days to ship the facility to your site. It takes approximately 2 days to set the building on the foundation and a total of 5-7 days (from setting the first module) to make beam and perform a radiation safety survey. Clients can typically begin treating patients within 28-30 days of setting the first module*.* California clients will have an additional State mandated waiting period as they petition for “Approval to Treat”.

The minimum lease period is 3-months, and a lease term can be extended on a month-to-month basis thereafter. The TRV can be leased for up to 36 months, and discounts are provided for initial lease terms of 6 months or longer.

The RAD Temp facility is fully warrantied during the term of the lease, and the accelerator is fully covered under the lease via a standard “full-service” agreement with the manufacturer (or provider of your choice). Under the agreement, the client calls the linac service provider directly for service.

This is a site-by-site evaluation. RAD’s patented foundation system is designed to be installed below grade. When the RAD Temp is removed, the foundation can be covered up and left in place. The parking lot can then be restored to its original condition, and the RAD Temp foundation will be available for use in 7-10 years when you’re ready for your next equipment upgrade.

The standard RAD Vault exterior dimensions are 40’ x 40’. The interior of the vault is a nominal 24’ x 23’. The RAD Vault exterior footprint can be reduced to 32’ x 36’ or even as small as 32’ x 32’ where site space is limited.

The RAD Vault/RAD Center can be installed in as little as a week. Depending on the size of your project, completion all of the interior and exterior finishes occurs in 3 to 10 weeks.

RAD’s vaults accommodate any accelerator currently on the market, and our modular technology allows the installed facility to adapt to meet the needs of future products. RAD has years of experience working together with linear accelerator vendors who are very familiar with our projects.

RAD’s universal base frame socket, built into the floor of our vaults allows us to easily swap out base frames from different manufacturers without saw cutting and without changing the isocenter.

RAD’s structural steel modules provide the necessary structure for the treatment room surrounded by empty voids during shipping and assembly. Once assembled on site, locally procured granular and flowable fill material is poured into the shielding voids around and above the treatment room to form a complete and impervious shielding envelope.

Yes, relocating an existing RAD Vault or RAD Center can be done for about half the price and in a fraction of the time required to design and build a new facility from scratch.

We can shield for all machines currently on the market; typically, up to 18MV for linac vaults and up to 250MV for Proton accelerator vaults.

Yes, RAD vaults are scalable and can be placed side by side to economize on shielding.

RAD’s products are not designed for installation into existing facilities unless the ceiling is 60’ or more. We can add a RAD Vault or RAD Center on the perimeter of existing structures, or the RAD Center can operate as a satellite facility.

Not likely, as most existing structures cannot sustain the extreme load. We can usually provide a vault (and supporting space, if desired) next to an existing facility or on nearby land.

Yes, RAD has met or exceeded all radiation safety regulations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico.

Simultaneous to your site’s preparation for the new facility, the modules are constructed remotely in a factory, saving time and resources. At the factory, the modules are engineered to connect to adjacent units as well as those above and below for multi-story applications. Water, HVAC, power, sprinklers and other systems are preinstalled in the modules before they leave the factory. RAD transports the nearly completed modules to the site for assembly and connection to onsite utilities. The concurrent construction process accelerates project completion by months or even years, and allows clients to start providing services and generating revenue sooner.

Yes, our facilities can be single or multi-story.

Yes, modular construction is inherently green. Parts of, or whole facilities can be disassembled, relocated, and reused. In addition, factory construction allows for less waste and improved air quality, and substantial reduction of onsite nuisances and disruption.

Modular buildings are constructed to the same local and state building codes, health standards, regulations, and safety codes as traditional construction.

All of RAD’s radiotherapy facilities can be used for the veterinary industry. In addition, RAD often has products in inventory, including linear accelerators, that have come off lease and are newly available for lease or for resale at fair market value.

Yes, RAD often has products in inventory, including linear accelerators, that have come off lease and are newly available for lease or for resale at fair market value.

RAD's modular facilities are designed with cutting-edge, proprietary technology and built to last. In fact, our products meet and often exceed standards of traditional construction. RAD’s modular facilities offer high-tech equipment and customizable layouts to meet the specific needs of medical and veterinary practices. Additionally, RAD's modular facilities offer the same permanent feel and appearance as conventional buildings – and provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients and staff. They can be temporary with short-term leases or permanent for a long-term investment with the flexibility to adapt to evolving needs. Some of our clients’ products include custom interior and exterior finishes to create a seamless nexus to other buildings on their campus.

RAD's modular approach offers unique financing consisting of an operating lease, substantially accelerating construction timelines, accelerating revenue and patient access to treatment, adaptability for future technology upgrades, and a major reduction of onsite disruption experienced on conventional construction sites.

Yes, RAD offers operational leasing options, empowering clients to access state-of-the-art medical equipment and facility solutions without significant upfront capital costs.

An operating lease provides a financially flexible option disconnected from your capital budget and requiring minimal upfront capital investment. Project initiation and completion are expedited months, and often years. Additionally, lease payments are tax deductible, providing a cost-effective approach to your healthcare expansion.

Once the client has Beneficial Use of the structure and starts moving in furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies.

Our initial standard pricing excludes the cost of transportation, but this and other costs can be wrapped into the lease upon request. Shipping fees vary based on proximity to manufacturing plants and other details specific to the project.