Brian Hanson , radon program coordinator at Kansas State University , said the lack of certifications in Missouri for radon testing could explain the incomplete and erratic testing numbers recorded by the CDC . Unvetted and voluntary submissions weaken an already poor data set , he said .
“ If we wanted to go after any future public protections in Missouri , be it a homebuyer awareness policy or a radon school testing policy , having infrastructure in place for regulating certifications will enable enforcement and compliance ,” Malone said .
“ People assume that everyone who enters their house to do work is certified and insured , but that ’ s not always the case ,” she said .
Gunnar Atwell , left , and CJ Donley prepare to place the piece of vertical piping that will carry radon up to and above the house ’ s roofline on Jan . 2 at a home in Springfield . EPA regulations say radon exhaust pipes must extend 2 feet above an opening where it might otherwise reenter the home . The Radon Company installed this system ’ s exhaust pipes to extend 15 inches above the roofline of the house — well over 2 feet above the nearest window .
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