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1 Doug Kladder Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Inc. Testing Is Easy And Inexpensive Short And Long-Term Testing Devices Help Determine the Need for, and Effectiveness of, Radon Mitigation 1

2 Closed House Conditions For All Short-Term Tests All exterior doors and windows closed, except for normal entry and exit Internal-external external air exchange systems off Total Total internal recycle is allowed Combustion or make-up air must not be closed Permanent radon mitigation systems remain on Radon Distribution Radon enters from beneath foundation and travels upward. Diluted with outdoor air infiltrating building. If radon is less than 4 pci/l in lower level, one can say with reasonable confidence that upper floors are also less than 4 pci/l. Test Location Depends On Purpose Lowest lived in Suitable for Occupancy Non-Real Estate Real Estate Lowest lived in Bedroom YES YES NO Bedroom YES NO Kitchen NO YES Bedroom Closet Bathroom Living Room Garage NO Choose occupied room Keep away from drafts and moisture 2

3 Test Placement Within A Room Exterior wall No (openings) 12 inches min. 20 inches min. 3 feet min. 3 feet from windows or exterior doors At least 20 inches above floor 4 inches from other objects Where it won t t be disturbed Interpreting Radon Results (Non Real Estate Transactions) Short-Term Test Equal to, or greater than 4 pci/l? No No Mitigation Recommended Yes Follow-up Test Repeat Short-Term Long-Term Test No Mitigation Recommended No Average of 1st and 2nd tests at or above 4 pci/l? Yes Mitigate Home Yes Equal to, or greater than 4 pci/l? No No Mitigation Recommended Passive Device Use in Real Estate Testing Activated charcoal devices shown as an example. Deployed simultaneously Placed 4 inches apart Results are averaged If average is equal to, or greater than 4 pci/l, mitigation is recommended. 3

4 Continuous Monitor Used in Real Estate Testing Single device Variations can detect tampering Must measure and report in hourly increments and be calibrated If average is equal to, or greater than 4 pci/l, mitigation is recommended. 0 Long-term Tests Indicate Occupant Exposure Alpha track detector shown Placed for a minimum of 91 days No special closed building conditions Can be used for release of escrow funds If result is equal to, or greater than 4 pci/l, mitigation is recommended. Homes With Radon Concerns Can Be Fixed! Active soil depressurization is a means of creating a vacuum beneath a slab or plastic sheet and collecting the radon before it enters a building. 4

5 Can t We Just Seal The Cracks? Radon can enter through very small openings. Without affecting house pressures, sealing is not a stand-alone alone technique. Treating Crawl Spaces Length of perforated pipe on soil High density, 4 mil. cross-linked or 6 mil polyethylene Seal to walls, seams and at pads Perforated Pipe Connected To Suction System Perforated pipe connected to solid Sch.. 40 PVC pipe Riser routed to fan Pipe labeled Plastic helps dry out crawl space and reduce mildew and odors 5

6 System Depressurization Fan Installed in attic, garage, or outside Must not be installed inside of house Quiet 90 watt fan runs continuously 11 year expected life System Discharges Away From Building Openings Discharge should be high to avoid radon entering building Minimum of 10 feet above grade 10 feet from openings, 2 feet below discharge Above eave Rain cap not recommended 1/4 inch bird screen A System Performance Indicator Is Needed 6

7 Suction Point For Slabs And Basements Hole cut through slab Pit dug out PVC pipe connected to hole Pipe routed to fan May require more than one suction point Radon Collection Via Drainage Systems Upper Floor of Home Sump Pit Piping to Roof Cost-effective Care should be taken to avoid conflicts with water collection Soil Gas Perforated Foundation Drain Soil Gas Radon Mitigation Works! Radon (pci/l) Mitigation System Off EPA Guidance Mitigation System ON 16:00 19:00 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00 2:00 5:00 8:00 Hour 7

8 Some Radon Can Also Enter Building From Water Supply Rn Rn w Ra Rn Radon enters water in ground and outgasses in building. Concern primarily isolated to private wells. Typically adds minor amount to air compared to that from soil gas. Other Benefits of System Moisture Reduction Soil Soil moisture is vented through system. Reduces Reduces mold and mildew, especially when activated. Radon Can Also Be Emitted From Building Materials Sources: Some older drywalls Granite counter tops Impact Typically very small compared to geological sources Air tests will identify radon from all sources Identified during diagnostics If normal approaches do not adequately reduce radon deeper investigation occurs 8

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