AFTER A RADON SYSTEM IS INSTALLED
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Perform another short-term test to ensure that the Radon reduction system is effective. Make sure the system is operating during the entire test.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
WHERE TO TEST FOR RADON
WHERE TO TEST FOR RADON
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Place the detector in each lowest area suitable for occupancy
If the house has one or more of the lowing foundation types, e.g., basement, crawlspace and slab-on-grade, a test should be performed in the basement and in at least one room over the crawlspace and slab-on-grade area.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015
RADON... THE SILENT KILLER!
RADON... THE SILENT KILLER!
A family whose home has radon levels of 4 pCi/l is exposed to approximately 35 times as much radiation as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would allow if that family was standing next to the fence of a radioactive waste site. (25 mrem limit, 800 mrem exposure)
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Friday, April 17, 2015
RADON TESTING
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Short-term tests may last between two and 90 days. Most last between two and seven days. Be aware that any test lasting less then a week requite closed-house conditions. Closed-house conditions mean keeping all windows closed, keeping doors closed except for normal entry or exits.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Steps for Radon Testing in the Home
Steps for Radon Resting in the Home
Initial Test
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Conduct and initial short-term radon test in each of the lowest structural areas of the home. For example, if the home has one or more of the following foundations types (e. g., basement, crawlspace, slab-on-grade), test in accordance with the following protocol in each area.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Radon Facts!
RADON FACTS
37% of all radiation exposure in the U.S. is from Radon
21 K Lung Cancer deaths in the U.S per year due to Radon
1 out of 6 Homes Affected
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