� Place a the test kit in every frequently occupied space that is in contact with the ground , or above crawl spaces ( i . e . the basement or lowest- livedin level of a child care facility ). Do not test bathrooms , kitchens , closets , hallways , or laundry / utility rooms . See diagram below .
� Ensure the test kit is placed midlevel , not too close to ground or ceiling ( place somewhere in your general breathing zone , i . e . on top of a dresser or on a book shelf ) and out of reach of children .
� Be careful not to disturb the test kit until testing is finished .
� After the specified amount of time , mail the kit to the manufacturer to be analyzed .
Since radon levels vary , a long-term test ( 90 or more days ) provides the best measure of year round radon levels . If levels need to be determined quickly , short-term tests ( usually between 2 and 7 days ) can be conducted . It is recommended that two short-term tests be done either at the same time ( in different locations in the room ) or one after another to obtain an average .
Test your child care facility and home every two years or following a significant renovation .
If your facility has a radon level of 4 pCi / L or more contact your state radon office at http :// sosradon . org / state % 20radon % 20contact % 20map for assistance .
* Diagram courtesy of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment .
Radon Resources
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US Environmental Protection Agency www . epa . gov / radon National Radon Proficiency Program : Residential Mitigation Provider http :// www . nrpp . info / radon _ mitigation _ service . shtml National Safety Council www . nsc . org / news _ resources / Resources / Documents / Radon . pdf National Radon Safety Board http :// www . nrsb . org / find _ a _ professional . asp National Radon Program Services
sosradon . org or 1-800-SOS-RADON
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