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Radon and radon decay
product concentrations in a dwelling
fluctuate from hour to hour, from day to day
and from season to season. The
following test recommendation were developed
by the EPA to provide standardized
conditions under which a short-term radon
test is to be performed in order to reduce
the variation in radon levels in a dwelling.
These conditions will tend to maximize the
radon measurement in order to determine if a
dwelling has the "potential" to have an
elevated radon level. If the result is
elevated, the EPA recommends further testing
to determine better the yearly average
concentration.
If the test conditions
below are not adhered to, the test results
may be deemed invalid. The following
conditions must be read, understood and
followed:
All exterior windows must be kept closed.
All exterior and the basement to first floor
doors must be kept closed except for normal,
momentary entering and exiting.
The radon detector cannot be moved, covered,
or altered in any way. Heating, air
conditioning, dryers, range hoods, bathroom
fans and attic ventilators can be operated
normally. If any heating, air
conditioning or ventilating equipment has an
outdoor air supply that is manually
controlled; it shall be turned off or the
inlet closed. Fireplaces or wood stove
shall not be operated, unless they are a
primary heat source. whole house fans
shall not be operated. window fans
shall be removed or sealed shut.
These test
conditions shall be maintained for 12 hours
prior to the start of the radon tester being
exposed.
If there are any
questions, or the test conditions are not
met, please contact Independent Health
Services at (614) 267-4222.
I / We the homeowner or responsible resident
understand and will inform all occupants of
this dwelling of the above conditions of the
radon test for a real estate transaction.
I / We agree to maintain these conditions
during the test period.
Property
Address:____________________________________________________
Homeowner / Responsible Resident (Print):
_______________________________
Signature_____________________________________
Date:_________________
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