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Radon Gas
Junction Box
BUILD WITHOUT RADON
Radon Vent
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Radon
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Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally
occurring radioactive gas, and, is the leading cause of
lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is responsible
for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year (one
every 25 minutes) in the U.S. In Florida, one in five
homes tested has elevated radon levels, in some areas
one out of three homes (compare to one out of fifteen
homes nationally), above the action level of 4 pCi/L.
Elevated radon levels have been found in all types of
buildings.
Radon rises from underground and is pulled into the
home through the foundation or is generated from
earthen construction materials.
Junction Box
Caulking
Caulking
Radon Gas
Radon Vent Pipe
Sealant Sealant
Radon Radon Gas Gas
Polyethylene
Soil-Gas Retainer
Radon Gas Collector
Radon Radon Gas Gas Suction Suction Pipe Pipe
Radon-Resistant New Construction (RRNC)
RRNC is a way to build a safer, healthier,
radon-resistant home for customers. RRNC is much
more cost effective (less than $1,000) to install during
construction than to go back and fix a radon problem
identified later. No additional skills or materials are
required.
RRNC is a lot cheaper than lung cancer treatment and
builders can advertise RRNC features as an add-on.
To learn more about RRNC visit “Build Without Radon”
Radon Gas
Radon Gas Suction Pipe
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Florida Department of Health
Radon and Indoor Air Program
Radon.FloridaHealth.gov
Source: Environmental Protection Agency