#SUSPENDED RADON DETECTOR BREATHING ZONE CODE#

It is against the law to do radon testing or mitigation without certification in New Jersey. If you hire a contractor to do the test, make sure the technician who places and picks up the test device is certified by the State, by checking their DEP certificate or calling the Radon Information Line. If you buy your test from a retail store, make sure that the kit is labeled with the New Jersey certification number of the company that produced the test kit (the number will begin with вЂњMEB9вЂќ followed by 4 digits). A list of certified companies, including companies that can mail you a вЂњdo-it-yourselfвЂќ test, is available at or call the Radon Section at (800) 648-0394.

Some certified radon measurement companies sell test kits, and test kits are often available in hardware stores or from local health departments. Homeowners can test for radon themselves or hire a New Jersey certified radon measurement company to perform the testing. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recommends that all homes be tested for radon. In about half the homes that have been mitigated in New Jersey, radon levels have been brought to less than 1 pCi/L. If your test result is less than 4 pCi/L, you may want to discuss with mitigation companies whether the radon level can be brought down still further. There is no safe level of radon since lung cancer can result from low exposures to radon, however, the risk decreases as the radon concentration decreases. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recommend that you take action to mitigate your home if your test results indicate radon levels of 4 pCi/L of radon or more. In view of the potentially serious public health problem, the U.S. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, resulting in 15,000 to 22,000 deaths per year. The more radon you are exposed to, and the longer the exposure, the greater the risk of eventually developing lung cancer. Radon and its decay products release radioactive energy that can damage lung tissue. Radon, like other radioactive materials, undergoes radioactive decay that forms decay products. Radon enters homes through openings that are in contact with the ground, such as cracks in the foundation, small openings around pipes, and sump pits. It is invisible, odorless and tasteless, and can only be detected by specialized tests. Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of naturally occurring uranium in soil and rock. Technical Guidance for Inspections of Septic Systems (Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems).Septic Smart Home - Learn about septic systems.Information Regarding Cesspools and Inspections for Real Property Transfer.Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS).

#SUSPENDED RADON DETECTOR BREATHING ZONE CODE#

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Suspended radon detector breathing zone