Radon mitigat ion in child care
Who should test my business for radon ?
Radon testing with a home test kit can range
from $ 10 to $ 30 per testt . What is When using a certified
the cost measurement of testing professional
, the price for can range from $ 125 to
radon ? $ 150 for a residential building . The child care
provider is responsible for the cost of testing .
When do I need to test for radon ?
Use a certified measurement professional who holds a certification from the National Radon Proficiency Program ( NRPP ) or the National Radon Safety Board ( NRSB ) or test it yourself using a home radon test kit .
Where Test in lowest level of a Test in lowest level of a building that is should building that is used by used by children in care for at least seven children in care for at hours per week .* Best practices for testing my least seven hours per for radon in schools and large buildings building week .* Follow the varies depending on the building
. Use be tested instructions included with a certified measurement professional , or for a home test kit . refer to the AARST standards for specific radon ? guidance. Test within six months of Test within six months of March 1 , 2023 . March 1 , 2023 . Submit a Submit a copy of testt results to DCF . copy of the test results to DCF .
Test commercial buildings every five years .
Test residential buildings every two years .
Prospective child care providers must test for radon prior to obtaining a license after March 1 , 2023 .
To test for radon in commercial buildings , the AARST standards recommends using a certified measurement professional who holds a certification from the National Radon Proficiency Program ( NRPP ) or the National Radon Safety Board ( NRSB ). While using a certified measurement professional is best practice for commercial buildings , it is not required in the rule change and you may test the building yourself using a home radon test kit . Testing a commercial building with a certified measurement professional can range from $ 500 to $ 1,500 . The cost of testing may vary depending on the size of the facility
. The child care provider is responsible for the cost of testing
.
Prospective child care providers must test for radon prior to obtaining a license after March 1 , 2023 .
Radon mitigat ion in child care